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A native of South Florida, the gumbo limbo tree (Bursera simaruba) is big and beautiful, with showy red bark and interesting branches low to the ground. The gumbo-limbo is humorously referred to as the Tourist Tree because the tree's bark is red and peeling, like the skin of sunburnt tourists, who are a common sight in the plant's range. The wood is lightweight, soft and easily-carved - it used to be used to make carousel horses. But in spite of these characteristics of the wood, a gumbo limbo is considered one of the most wind-tolerant trees and can withstand hurricane winds. It is one of the prettiest salt tolerant trees, making it a welcome shade tree for a coastal property and perfect for Florida.