Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Holywood
Overcup ओक
In German
Holywood
Overcup Oak
In French
Holywood
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Holywood
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Holywood
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Holywood
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Holywood
Overcup Dąb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Willow Oak
Season and care of Holywood and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Willow Oak Physical Information
Holywood and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Willow Oak are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Holywood and Willow Oak
Care of Holywood and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.