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Here are a few plants that don’t quite fit into the other categories or are limited in availability and may come or go from here.

Black Turmeric - Curcuma caesia. Available.. $35 for 1-gallon. A gorgeous and rare species of Turmeric with vivid blue rhizomes (the fleshy part of the root) native to India. Similar growing habit to the standard Turmeric, but slower to propagate. Winter dormant, will tolerate some frost during dormancy. Reddish midvein on the leaves and stunning pink flowers in summer. Super cool, rare and high potency medicinal for internal or external use.

Here are some special trees that are somewhat rare to find and are grown from seed here in our nursery. They are about 3-4 years old now and will size up if you transplant them into larger pots using a high quality, well draining soil mix. In areas without frost, they can be planted directly in the ground and will grow quickly during the summer months and take on dormancy (losing their leaves) during the winter. If you have winter frost, they should be kept in pots and moved into a protected area for the colder months.

Frankincense - Boswellia sacra. - Available - 5” pot, $125 each. Seed grown, 3 years old. Perennial, slow growing tree native to the Middle East and source of the aromatic resin Frankincense. Full sun, protect from frost and provide well draining soil. Water regularly in summer and less often in winter (can be deciduous).

Bursera (Copal) Species - Related to Frankincense and Myrrh (in the plant family Burseraceae), there are over 100 species of Bursera with a habitat range from southern California and Arizona through Mexico, Central and South America. They are mostly shrubs to small trees and are adapted to growing in desert and coastal environments with low annual rainfall. Mature plants yield an aromatic resin that is commonly referred to as Copal. Here is a small sampling of the diversity of this genus. Prices on these vary from $35-50 depending on the individual specimen. Everything in 5” pots unless otherwise noted. For a full list of availability, please inquire through the contact page.

Bursera filicifolia- Available. A small tree native to Mexico and the cape region of Baja with grey bark and finely pinnate leaves.

Bursera biflora- Available. Native to southern Mexico - Oaxaca, Pueblo and upper river basins. Intricately branching stems with shiny green leaves at the tips. Fun subject for bonsai, but will grow to 20’ tall in a large pot or in the ground.

Bursera hindsiana- Available. Shrub to small tree native to Baja and some of the Gulf islands from sea level to 1000’ elevation. Aromatic foliage and beautiful reddish wood on new growth.

Bursera laxiflora - Available. Finely pinnate leaves on this elegant little tree or mid sized shrub (to 18 feet). Very elegant and delicate looking but it is super heat and drought tolerant. Native to Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja and Chihuahua.

Copal Hybrid - Bursera pinnata x B. hindsiana. Available. 5” pots. $40 each. Small tree or shrub in the family Burseracea. Prefers warm, well drained soils with occasional water and full sun. Aromatic resin. Good subject for bonsai. Protect from frost.

Guggul, Indian Myrrh. Commiphora wightii. 5” pot, $30 each. Perennial small shrub or tree native to India. Source of the aromatic resin used in Ayurvedic medicine. Leaves are not aromatic, interestingly. Prefers warm, well drained soil with occasional water and full sun. Protect from frost. Can be brought indoors during the winter and kept in a bright window.