Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Holywood
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Holywood
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Holywood
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Holywood
Castaño chino
In Greek
Holywood
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Holywood
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Holywood
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Holywood
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Holywood and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Holywood and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Holywood and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Holywood and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.