Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Bursera simaruba
In German
QUICKSTICK
Bursera simaruba
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Quickstick
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fabaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Quickstick and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.