Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Lignum Vitae
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Palo santo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.