Fouquieria Species, Boojum Tree, Cirio
Fouquieriacolumnaris

Family: Fouquieriaceae Genus: Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh)
Species: columnaris (kol-LUM-nair-iss)

Synonym:Fouquieria gigantea

Synonym:Idria columnaris

Category

Trees
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

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)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored