Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Lignum Vitae
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Lignum Vitae
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Palo santo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Lignum Vitae and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.