Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bursera simaruba
In German
Hortensie
Bursera simaruba
In French
Hortensia
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Hortensia
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
υδραγεία
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Hortensja
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bursera simaruba
Family
Lamiaceae
Burseraceae
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Care of Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Silver Thyme and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.