Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Light Green, Chocolate
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
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In German
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In French
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Burseraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Kou? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Kou. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Kou 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 Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Kou
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Kou Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Kou are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Kou
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.