| Positive | sonotaps | On Aug 5, 2004, sonotaps from Phoenix, AZ wrote: This bursera is a plant of tropical deciduous forest, unlike my other 'more desert-like' burseras. Alamos, Mexico would be prime habitat for this tree where it can get up to 30M tall. The slender, 4" leaves have a distinct strong anise (black licorice) scent. When the wind blows or after rain, you can really smell them. An attractive tree and a RAPID grower (a testament to its tropical origin) as long as you have heat to grow it. Very frost sensitive, and I find that I need to protect it now and again in Phoenix. I wouldn't take a chance below freezing on this one without protection. I have it planted in my yard with a southern exposure near the house. In my area, I would expect it to be a small tree to a bush though its natural growth habit is upright.
Not picky about soil, but needs good drainage. The more water you give it in the summer (during active growth) the better for 'rocket' growth.
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