Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Not Available
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, 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
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Galaxy'
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Magnolia, Magnolia Galaxy
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In German
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In French
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Magnolia Galaxy
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Not Available
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Galaxy season is Spring and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring. The type of soil for Magnolia Galaxy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Galaxy is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Galaxy height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Magnolia Galaxy flower color: Pink and Violet
Magnolia Galaxy leaf color: Light Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Magnolia Galaxy and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Galaxy pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Galaxy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.