Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Bursera simaruba
In German
Lignum Vitae
Bursera simaruba
In French
Lignum Vitae
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Palo santo
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Lignum Vitae and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.