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