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

Synonym:Pachycormus discolor var. veatchianus

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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