Fouquieria columnaris (Boojum Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fouquieriaceae |
| Genus | Fouquieria |
| Species | columnaris |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Baja Peninsula and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 10 - 20 m |
| Spread | 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Large plant growing to 20 m in height. |
| Propagation | Can be propagated by seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Rocky hillsides and plains of the Baja Peninsula and northern Mexico. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Light yellow-green and smooth. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are a pale yellow. |
| Fruit Description | Light brown. |
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