Fouquieria macdougalii (Mexican Tree Ocotillo)


Botanical Information

FamilyFouquieriaceae
GenusFouquieria
Speciesmacdougalii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNorthwestern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.5 - 4.7 m
Spread1.2 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by cuttings or seeds.
CultivationRequires little to moderate watering.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatGrows well in low hills and arid desert areas of northwestern Mexico.
Flower DescriptionRed flowers.

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