Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water more in summer
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
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Silver Birch
In German
Lignum Vitae
Weißbirke
In French
Lignum Vitae
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Palo santo
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Silver Birch
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Silver Birch
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch
Care of Lignum Vitae and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.