Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Bursera simaruba
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Bursera simaruba
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Burseraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Bursera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.