Gumbo Limbo

Gumbo Limbo

Scientific Name

Bursera simaruba

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended

Hardiness Zones

10a to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Gumbo Limbo grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Alkaline (6.0-8.0)

Salt Tolerance

Medium

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

High

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Trees - Medium

Plant Shape

  • Round
  • Upright
  • Irregular

Leaf Persistence

Gumbo Limbo is Evergreen

Spread

25-40 feet

Height

20-50 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Medium

Flower Size

Inconspicuous

Flower Month

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Flower Color

  • Green

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL