Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southwestern United States
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Consistently
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Mesquite
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Lignum Vitae
Mesquite
In French
Lignum Vitae
Mesquite
In Spanish
Palo santo
mezquite
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Mesquite
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Mesquite
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Mesquite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.