Gumbo Limbo
Scientific Name: Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.
Synonyms: Elaphrium simaruba (L.) Rose, Pistacia simaruba L.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Burseraceae / Bursera Jacq. ex L./ Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | BUSI |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | BUSI |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Gumbo Limbo is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 640 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Rounded |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 60 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 40.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | Yes |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Medium |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | Yes |
