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, Mexico, Europe
Types
not available
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Lignum Vitae
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Lignum Vitae
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Palo santo
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Grab amerykański
In Latin
lignum Vitae
american hornbeam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam
Care of Lignum Vitae and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.