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Frankincense

Boswellia sacra, Burseraceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dragons Blood TreeDracaena cinnabari
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

MyrrhCommiphora myrrha

Both are desert resin trees with extensive root systems that compete for scarce water resources in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Sap

Common Questions

What zones does Frankincense grow in?

Frankincense grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Frankincense?

Good companions for Frankincense include Dragons Blood Tree.

Design guilds with Frankincense and see companion relationships visually.

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