An ancient-looking spectacle of the desert, the elephant tree,
Bursera microphylla, is a testament to resilience, with its character chiseled by the sun. It rises from the parched earth with a swollen, caudiciform trunk, a massive water-storing vessel that gives the tree its pachyderm-like appearance. This stout foundation tapers into crooked, thick branches that twist and
The tree adorns its branches with lacy, pinnately compound leaves. Each delicate leaf is composed of numerous tiny, oblong, and aromatic leaflets that create a fine, verdant canopy, their camphor-like scent releasing with the slightest touch. The foliage is drought-deciduous, and in the harshest conditions, the tree will let its leaves fall, conserving every drop of stored moisture. Perfect for any interior design.
An ancient-looking spectacle of the desert, the elephant tree,
Bursera microphylla, is a testament to resilience, with its character chiseled by the sun. It rises from the parched earth with a swollen, caudiciform trunk, a massive water-storing vessel that gives the tree its pachyderm-like appearance. This stout foundation tapers into crooked, thick branches that twist and
The tree adorns its branches with lacy, pinnately compound leaves. Each delicate leaf is composed of numerous tiny, oblong, and aromatic leaflets that create a fine, verdant canopy, their camphor-like scent releasing with the slightest touch. The foliage is drought-deciduous, and in the harshest conditions, the tree will let its leaves fall, conserving every drop of stored moisture. Perfect for any interior design.