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Gumbo-Limbo
Bursera simaruba
(L.) Sarg.
BURSE-ah-rah sim-ah-ROO-bah
Burseraceae
Explanation
of name:
Genus named for Joachim Burser (1583-1649), German physician and botanist (DEH).
Simaruba refers to the genus Simaruba which has similar leaves.
Natural
range:
New World tropics, including South Florida
Recognition:
Famous for its mottled, peeling, coppery and green bark, this tree has an open
Growth form and alternate pinnate, entire-margined leaves. Flowers
inconspicuous, fruits pea-sized and reddish
Landscape
uses:
Fast-growing, native tree useful as a specimen, forgiving of diverse conditions.
Notes:
This species is dioecious with separate male and female individuals. Propagate
by cuttings.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Bursera simaruba |
Gumbo Limbo |
Native |
Tree |
WI, SP
(BR1, DEH) |
30’ (60’) X 30’ (60’)
(DEH) |
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SU(PS)
WD
AT
DT
ST
(DEH, PBCC) |
Drops leaves when dry |
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