Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as essential oil
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Paperbark tree
In German
Lignum Vitae
Paperbark tree
In French
Lignum Vitae
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Palo santo
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Paperbark tree
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.