Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Lignum Vitae
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Palo santo
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
pau-santo
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Bradford grusza
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Bradford piri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.