Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In German
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In French
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Eulalia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.