Pachycormus Species, Baja Elephant Bush, Copalquin, Elephant Tree Torote Blanco

Pachycormusdiscolor

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pachycormus (pak-ee-KOR-mus)
Species
discolor (DIS-kol-or)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Los Angeles, California

Orange, California

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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H
Glendora, CA | April 2020 | neutral

Curious to know if anyone has any experience rooting this plant from cuttings. Thanks!

M
Los Angeles, CA | December 2011 | positive

Delightful caudex forming tree in pot culture. With free root run it will grow into a thick-stemmed but less appealing plant.

S
Phoenix, AZ | September 2004 | positive

I grow pachycormus discolor in my yard in Phoenix. It is hardy here. They reverse seasons; leaves in the winter and deciduous in the su...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Nice caudiciform tree with itty bitty leaves and big fat, rounded very short trunk. Leaves evergreen except in marginal climates (I thin...Read More

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