Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing, 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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Yellow Birch
In German
Bursera simaruba
Yellow Birch
In French
Bursera simaruba
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Birch flavum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.