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Bursera simaruba

$830.00

Bursera simaruba (Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Torchwood, Dysentery Bark)

Bursera simaruba known as Gumbo Limbo is a medium-sized fast-growing tree which reaches 20-50 ft (6.1-15.2 m) in height. Gumbo-limbo is a medium-size trees. It has pinnate (feather-like) leaves and appealing rotten bark which is scattered in thin flakes to expose a smooth and sinuous gray underbark. The trees are large and have a diameter of 2-3 ft (0.6-0.9 m) and have large irregular branches and a thick, rounded crown. The leaven has a length of 4-8 in (10.2-20.3 cm), 3-7 elliptical or oval leaflets, each of which is 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) long. In early spring, semi-deciduous gravel loses all of its leaves just before the new leaves emerge. During winter, the tree blooms to produce small, irregular flowers consisting of 3-5 greenish petals arranged into elongated races (spicy clusters with each flora of its own species). Standing flowers (male), pistillate (female) and perfect flowers (both) typically take place on a single tree. The small, red elliptical fruits are approximately 0.5 in (1.3 cm) long and mature for one year. Falling gumbo-limbo trees reproach with sugar and sometimes form thickets. The wood is medium-weight, color white, flexible and delicate.

Description

Bursera simaruba (Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Torchwood, Dysentery Bark)

Common Name Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Torchwood, Dysentery Bark
Botanical Name Bursera simaruba
Height 6-15m
Spread 6-15m
Origin North America
Category Trees
Family Burseraceae
Flower Colour Green
Drought Tolerance High
Salinity Tolerance High
Sun Tolerance High
Wind Tolerance High
Water-Log Tolerance Low
pH Level Basic
Pest Tolerance High
Disease Tolerance High
Growth Rate Medium
Fragrance No
Growth Habit Spreading

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Size

3m – 4m