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Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha, Burseraceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Shrub
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
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Goji BerryLycium barbarum
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Desert SpoonDasylirion wheeleri
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

FrankincenseBoswellia sacra

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

ArganArgania spinosa

Both have extensive root systems adapted to arid conditions, leading to intense competition for water

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Sap

Common Questions

What zones does Myrrh grow in?

Myrrh grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Myrrh?

Good companions for Myrrh include Dragons Blood Tree, Goji Berry, Desert Spoon.

Design guilds with Myrrh and see companion relationships visually.

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