Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Not Available
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, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Dogwood
In German
Lignum Vitae
Hartriegel
In French
Lignum Vitae
Cornouiller
In Spanish
Palo santo
Madera del perro
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
κρανιά
In Portuguese
pau-santo
cornizo
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Dereń
In Latin
lignum Vitae
dogwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Dogwood
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Dogwood Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Dogwood are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Dogwood
Care of Lignum Vitae and Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.