Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
South America
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
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
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Arrowhead
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
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Peppertree
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Peppertree
In German
Lignum Vitae
Peppertree
In French
Lignum Vitae
Peppertree
In Spanish
Palo santo
peppertree
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Peppertree
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Peppertree
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Peppertree
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Peppertree
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Peppertree Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Peppertree are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Peppertree
Care of Lignum Vitae and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.