Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Saw-tooth like
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
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, Do Not over Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 18-8-3 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used as a dyestuff, Used as a thickening in stews, used for fuel and charcoal, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
QUERCUS acutissima
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Sawtooth Oak
In Hindi
Holywood
Sawtooth Oak
In German
Holywood
Sägezahn- Eiche
In French
Holywood
Sawtooth Oak
In Spanish
Holywood
diente de sierra de roble
In Greek
Holywood
πριονωτή Oak
In Portuguese
Holywood
Sawtooth Oak
In Polish
Holywood
piłokształtny Oak
In Latin
Holywood
Quercus acutissima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Fagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Sawtooth Oak
Season and care of Holywood and Sawtooth Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Sawtooth Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawtooth Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Sawtooth Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawtooth Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Sawtooth Oak Physical Information
Holywood and Sawtooth Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sawtooth Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Sawtooth Oak are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Sawtooth Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Sawtooth Oak leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Holywood and Sawtooth Oak
Care of Holywood and Sawtooth Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawtooth Oak pruning is done 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 Sawtooth Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.