Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Holywood
Esperanza
In German
Holywood
Esperanza
In French
Holywood
Esperanza
In Spanish
Holywood
Esperanza
In Greek
Holywood
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Holywood
Esperanza
In Polish
Holywood
Esperanza
In Latin
Holywood
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Esperanza
Season and care of Holywood and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Esperanza Physical Information
Holywood and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Esperanza are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Holywood and Esperanza
Care of Holywood and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.