Bastard Cherry (Ehretia Tinifolia) is a perennial tree in the Boraginaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ehretia tinifolia is a woody, perennial tree or shrub native to Mexico and Central America, characterized by reddish-brown to red-purple exfoliating bark and leathery green leaves.