Gumbo Limbo

Pecan

About Gumbo Limbo and Pecan

Gumbo Limbo

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Crimson, Copper

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BURSERA simaruba

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Bursera simaruba

पेकॉन

In German

Bursera simaruba

Pekannuss

In French

Bursera simaruba

Pacanier

In Spanish

Bursera simaruba

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Bursera simaruba

Pecan

In Portuguese

Bursera simaruba

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Bursera simaruba

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Bursera simaruba

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Burseraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Bursera

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1019

1 27800

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Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Pecan. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Pecan 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 Pecan 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 Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan

Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Gumbo Limbo and Pecan Physical Information

Gumbo Limbo and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan are as follows:

Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan

Care of Gumbo Limbo and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.