Pachycormus Species, Baja Elephant Tree, Copalquin, Torote Blanco

Pachycormusdiscolor

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pachycormus (pak-ee-KOR-mus)
Species
discolor (DIS-kol-or)
Synonym
Pachycormus discolor susp. veatchianus
Pachycormus discolor var. veatchianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bostonia, California

Corona, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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El Cajon, CA | August 2010 | neutral

This is the form growing AT the southwest central coast of Baja California. Leaves have more leaflets and the inflorescence is more pubes...Read More

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