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Bursera simaruba/Gumbo-Limbo Tree
Close-up of exfoliating (peeling) bark
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Scientific Name:
Bursera simaruba
Common Name:
Gumbo-Limbo Tree
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
20- 30 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Yellow
Fruit present:
Summer, Fall
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a tropical fast growing tree that must be reserved in freeze-free locations. It is outstanding for its interesting bark. Relatively fast growing. Makes a nice specimen lawn tree.