Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Chinquapin
In Hindi
Holywood
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
Holywood
Zwergkastanien
In French
Holywood
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
Holywood
el castaño enano
In Greek
Holywood
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Holywood
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
Holywood
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
Holywood
P. castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cherokee
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Chinquapin
Season and care of Holywood and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Chinquapin Physical Information
Holywood and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Chinquapin are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Holywood and Chinquapin
Care of Holywood and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.