Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Bursera simaruba
In German
Brasil Baum
Bursera simaruba
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fabaceae
Burseraceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Bursera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo. Brazilwood has thorns and Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Gumbo Limbo has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Brazilwood and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.