Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
variegated butterbur
In German
Bursera simaruba
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Bursera simaruba
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
varius butterbur
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Burseraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.