Tetraclinis articulata (sandarac gum tree)
Evergreen tree originated from North Africa Spain and Malta where it is the natutal tree. . It can grow in low altitude in hot and dry subtropical weather. Slow growing, reaching 6-15 m as final height. The leaves are scale like with small cones appearing during summer time. Used in dry climate as hedge or even as bonsai
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Cyprès de l'Atlas
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: North Africa
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Heat Zones: 9 to 12
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11
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Uses: Screen, Hedge, Windbreak, Erosion control
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: oval
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years
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By Nanosanchez (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Kokopelado (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Cs california (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By ashley basil from uk (Tetraclinis articulata) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Philmarin (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Scale
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Coarse
Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Cones
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Year Round
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By Nanosanchez (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Kokopelado (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Cs california (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By ashley basil from uk (Tetraclinis articulata) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Philmarin (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Philmarin (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: More than 50
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting