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