Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
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Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Amur Maple
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Lignum Vitae
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Lignum Vitae
In French
érable de l'Amour
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Palo santo
In Greek
Amur Maple
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
pau-santo
In Polish
klon amur
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
amur acernis
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae
Care of Amur Maple and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.