Torote Prieto, Copal


Scientific Name: Bursera hindsiana (Benth.) Engler
Family: Burseraceae
Torote Prieto, Copal(Bursera hindsiana)
Bursera hindsiana in Art Pacheco's collection
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-10

Frost Tolerance: Semi-hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western Mexico (coastal Sonora, Baja California) in washes and desert hillsides

Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub or small tree, up to 12 feet tall (3.6 m)

Torote Prieto, Copal(Bursera hindsiana)

The leaves are simple or with 3 leaflets. They have scalloped margins. The trunk is smooth and reddish grey.

Blooming Habits:
The Torote Prieto blooms in the fall, with tiny flowers. They are followed by ovoid fruits, up to 0.5 inches long (1.2 cm). The seeds are edible with caution.


 

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