Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
not available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Food, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Bursera simaruba
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Bursera simaruba
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Red aronii
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
arbutifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.