Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
Bursera simaruba
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Bursera simaruba
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Araucariaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norfolk Island Pine 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.