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Commiphora Species, Glossy Leaved Myrrh

Commiphoraschimperi

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Genus
Commiphora (kom-MEE-for-uh)
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Synonym
Balsamea schimperi
Balsamodendrum schimperi
Commiphora arussensis
Commiphora betschuanica
Commiphora buraensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Long Beach, California

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