Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Lignum Vitae
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Palo santo
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple
Care of Lignum Vitae and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.