Fragrant Elephant tree from Baja, Mexico. A small drought adapted tree with a swollen stem and interesting flaking papery bark. Fragrant leaves and the aromatic Copal resin is used in incense. A good Bonsai species or as a specimen in a large vase. Grows well in the Algarve easily reaching 3 metres in a few years and could grow eventually to 8 - 10 metres high in time.
Bursera fagarioides is a pachycaul shrub or small tree (a plant with a disproportionately thick trunk for their height) and they often form sculptural multi-stemmed specimens. They are hardy down to -4C but they need a free draining soil or one that stays dry in winter, such as on a slope or on rocky outcrops. They are winter deciduous, however this is when they reveal their attractive bark, a tight and shiny stem varying from a red/brown to olive green, with peeling, flaky paper-like sections. They are not spiny despite their appearance and the foliage is aromatic when crushed.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
Please note we have no retail outlet or garden centre and are not open to the public. For more information you can contact us here.
Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.