Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Lignum Vitae
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Palo santo
nogal negro
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
pau-santo
nogueira preta
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut
Care of Lignum Vitae and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.