Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Consistently
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Lignum Vitae
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Lignum Vitae
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Palo santo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
pau-santo
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch
Care of Lignum Vitae and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.