Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Not Available
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Holywood
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Holywood
Douglasfichte
In French
Holywood
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Holywood
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Holywood
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Holywood
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Holywood
daglezji
In Latin
Holywood
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Holywood and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Holywood and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Holywood and Douglas Fir
Care of Holywood and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.