Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Lignum Vitae
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Lignum Vitae
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Palo santo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
pau-santo
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Lignum Vitae season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae
Care of Bird Cherry and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.