#507 most planted

Bursaria

Littleleaf elephant tree · also Torote Colorado, Palo Colorado, Elephant tree

Evergreen

1,618

trees mapped

0.02%

of all named trees

city

3.8 in

median trunk (10 cm, 71 measured)

7.8 yr

median age (97% have a planting date)

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Bursera microphylla, also known as Littleleaf Elephant Tree, is notable for its distinctive peeling bark and small, delicate, feathery leaves. This drought-tolerant tree thrives in arid environments and is well-suited for xeriscaping, producing small, fragrant flowers that attract pollinators. Its unique characteristics make it a sustainable choice for urban landscapes.

Where it grows

Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.

Melbourne · Australia
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1,6181.1%7.8 yr3.8 in

Traits

Foliage: Evergreen
Mature height: 5–25 ft
Canopy spread: 10–30 ft
Water needs: Low
Drought tolerance: High
Wildlife value: Moderate
Blooms: Jul, Aug

Trunk diameters across every city: median 3.8 in, mean 5.1 in, 90th percentile 7.9 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.

Other Bursaria in the catalogue

2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.