Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Ironbark
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Ironbark
Holywood
In German
Ironbark
Holywood
In French
Ironbark
Holywood
In Spanish
Ironbark
Holywood
In Greek
Ironbark
Holywood
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Holywood
In Polish
Ironbark
Holywood
In Latin
Ironbark
Holywood
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Ironbark and Holywood
Season and care of Ironbark and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ironbark and Holywood Physical Information
Ironbark and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Holywood are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Ironbark and Holywood
Care of Ironbark and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.