Ethiopian Frankincense

Boswellia papyrifera, Burseraceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red-hot-poker TreeErythrina abyssinica

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Desert JujubeZiziphus lotus

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

KaranjaPongamia pinnata

Nitrogen Fixation

Flame ThornAcacia ataxacantha

Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation

Dwarf CassiaSenna petersiana

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

African BlackwoodDalbergia melanoxylon

Both produce strong aromatic/chemical compounds that can inhibit nearby woody species

Three-leaved CaperCrateva adansonii

Boswellia produces aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby shrubs and trees

Uses

Functions

Resin ProductionAromaticErosion ControlDrought Tolerance

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryRespiratoryArthritis

Common Questions

What zones does Ethiopian Frankincense grow in?

Ethiopian Frankincense grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Ethiopian Frankincense?

Good companions for Ethiopian Frankincense include Red-hot-poker Tree, Desert Jujube, Karanja, Flame Thorn, Dwarf Cassia.

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