Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
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Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Rose
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
जोनाथन सेब
Lignum Vitae
In German
Jonathan (Apfel)
Lignum Vitae
In French
Jonathan (pomme)
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Jonathan manzana
Palo santo
In Greek
Jonathan μήλο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Jonathan maçã
pau-santo
In Polish
Jonatan (jabłko)
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Apple Ionathan
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonathan Apple season is Spring and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae
Care of Jonathan Apple and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.