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Copal Bursera

Bursera copallifera, Burseraceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

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

Desert RiverbeanSesbania pachycarpa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Desert Physic NutJatropha cathartica
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
West African Desert RoseCaralluma dalzielii
Shade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Jumping ChollaCylindropuntia fulgida

Copal Bursera resin compounds may deter pests while having minimal allelopathic effects on cholla

Uses

Functions

Resin ProductionWindbreakShadeErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Resin For IncenseBark TeaWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Copal Bursera grow in?

Copal Bursera grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Copal Bursera?

Good companions for Copal Bursera include Desert Riverbean, Desert Physic Nut, West African Desert Rose.

Design guilds with Copal Bursera and see companion relationships visually.

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