Fouquieria columnaris

Boojum

Native only on the peninsula of Baja California

Height 40' to 60'

Width

Type

Cold Hardy:

Heat Hardy: to 115 degrees

Drought Tolerant

Flowers in August sweet scented creamy white.

Maintenance: None

Landscape Use: Specimen, Focal Plant

 

 

 

Craig's Observation: I found this one growing in San Diego at Balboa Park. I have also seen them growing  in the Phoenix area.  Its thought that this plant may live for 300 years.

 

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