Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Juneberry
In German
Bursera simaruba
Felsenbirnen
In French
Bursera simaruba
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Amelanchier
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Amelanchier
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Amelanchier
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Bursera
Amelanchier
Clade
Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Juneberry 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 Juneberry 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 Juneberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.