Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, 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
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Cornus
In German
Lignum Vitae
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Lignum Vitae
Cornus
In Spanish
Palo santo
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Cornus
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Cornus
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Dereń
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Cornus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Lignum Vitae and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.