Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
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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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
QUICKSTICK
In German
Bursera simaruba
QUICKSTICK
In French
Bursera simaruba
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
QuickStick
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Quickstick
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.