Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Chocolate
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, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
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
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Holywood
Shingle Oak
In German
Holywood
Kies Eiche
In French
Holywood
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Holywood
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Holywood
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Holywood
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Holywood
gont Oak
In Latin
Holywood
Quercus imbricaria
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 Shingle Oak
Season and care of Holywood and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Holywood and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Holywood and Shingle Oak
Care of Holywood and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.