Description:
Bursera microphylla, commonly known as the Little Elephant Tree, is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern US. It features a thickened, water-storing trunk and can grow up to 33 feet tall. The tree has light gray to white bark with reddish younger branches and star-shaped white or cream flowers. It is deciduous, retaining leaves year-round except in drought or cold conditions, and is known for its exfoliating papery bark.
Sources:
- [1] Bursera microphylla Elephant Tree: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [2] Bursera microphylla Elephant Tree: Planet Desert. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Planet Desert | Bursera microphylla Elephant Tree ( 4" Pot) |
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$57.50 |