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    Bursera simaruba

    Also Known As

    • Copperwood
    • Gumbo Limbo Tree
    • Tourist Tree
    • Turpentine Tree,
    • West Indian Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-50'
    • W: 15'-50'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Bursera simaruba plant details

    Bursera simaruba is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bursera simaruba

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: burseraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 50 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: peeling bark, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bursera simaruba

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful red peeling bark with glaborous pinnate leaves. (L.) Sarg. The most wide-spread of all Burseras. Grows from Mexico to Central America and into South America. Grows both in tropical deciduous and tropical rainforest.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Bursera simaruba plant

    How to Grow Bursera simaruba

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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