Boojum tree
NameBoojum tree
Species NameFouquieria columnaris
Common NameBoojum tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)75
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featurestapering, succulent, spiny branches, unbranched main stem
Foliage Typesmall, ephemeral leaves
Height (cm)700
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesUnique tapering trunk, desert adaptation, tall flowering stalks, succulent stem
Description
These are several mature Boojum trees (Fouquieria columnaris) growing in their natural desert habitat, characterized by their tall, tapering, and often unbranched trunks. They exhibit a unique growth form with short, spiny branches emerging along the main stem, topped by prominent flowering stalks. The specimens are part of a larger desert landscape with mountains in the background.
