Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
Holywood
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
Holywood
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
Holywood
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
Holywood
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
Holywood
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
Holywood
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
Holywood
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Holywood
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of Holywood and Japanese Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.