Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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 as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
In German
Northern Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
In French
Nord Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Northern Catalpa and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Catalpa 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.