Boswellia growing shrub to small tree of the genus Boswellia also known as frankincense tree, Boswellia perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental fragrant plant or medical also for essential oil fragrant resin that Boswelliad frankincense, can grow in tropics, subtropics, mediterranean or warm winter desert climate 10+.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape the leaves grow in pinnate structure.
Boswellia flowers
Flower color can be: white, green, cream, yellow, red or more than one color, the flowers small with five petals, flowers grow in inflorescence dioecious male and female flower on separate trees.
Boswellia for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Boswellia growing and care:
Well drained, moist soil, more than 5C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-7 m, 6-21 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Small flowers with five petal the color can be: white, green, cream, yellow, red or more than one color, flowers grow in inflorescence dioecious male and female flower on separate trees.
Scientific name:
Boswellia
