Fouquieria Species, Candlewood Tree, Mexican Ocotillo Tree

Fouquieriamacdougalii

Genus
Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh)
Species
macdougalii (mak-DOOG-uh-lee-eye)
Synonym
Fouquieria jaboncillo
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Bostonia, California

San Leandro, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

El Paso, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2008 | neutral

Pretty in pots, too bad its not winter hardy in my area.
Slow growing, very attractive specimen, which stays in leaf longer than F...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

small tree with variegated-looking bark patterns and large spines. Tree has short stem and long branches up to over 10' tall and small, ...Read More

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