Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Bursera simaruba
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Bursera simaruba
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Burseraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.