Holtz's Myrrh

Commiphora holtziana, Burseraceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple-pod terminaliaTerminalia prunioides

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Impala LilyAdenium multiflorum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

West African Desert RoseCaralluma dalzielii

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Thick-bark ThornVachellia pachyphloia

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Mexican CopalBursera laxiflora

Both produce aromatic resins and compounds that may inhibit other plant establishment

Uses

Functions

Resin ProductionMedicinal PlantDrought Demonstration

Edible Parts

Resin

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntimicrobialAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Holtz's Myrrh grow in?

Holtz's Myrrh grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Holtz's Myrrh?

Good companions for Holtz's Myrrh include Purple-pod terminalia, Impala Lily, West African Desert Rose, Thick-bark Thorn.

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