Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Bursera simaruba
In German
Hainbuche
Bursera simaruba
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Betulaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo
Care of European Hornbeam and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Hornbeam 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.