Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Chokecherry
In German
Lignum Vitae
Chokecherry
In French
Lignum Vitae
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Palo santo
Chokecherry
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Chokecherry
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Chokecherry
In Latin
lignum Vitae
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry
Care of Lignum Vitae and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.