Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Pear
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
नाशपाती
In German
Bursera simaruba
Birne
In French
Bursera simaruba
Poire
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Pera
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Pera
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Gruszka
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Orbis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Pear
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Gumbo Limbo and Pear Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Pear are as follows:
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Pear
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.