Fouquieria macdougalii Other Images: Common Name: Mexican Tree Ocotillo Origin: Mexico, Baja California Description: Striated trunk to 15ft.; Open branching. Large sprays of red blooms on the tips of the branches in spring and fall, blooms when young. Grows well in rocky or sandy soils. Can leaf out any time there is rain, summer or winter. Characteristics: Temperature: Hardy to 20-25F. Full Sun to Part Sun Extra Chunky Low Water Other Images: