Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Laburnum
Bursera simaruba
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Bursera simaruba
In French
Laburnum
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Laburnum
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Laburnum
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Złotokap
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Laburnum
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fabaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Gumbo Limbo has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Chain Tree 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.