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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Maple shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Edible syrup, 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
चीनी मेपल
In German
Lignum Vitae
Zuckerahorn
In French
Lignum Vitae
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Palo santo
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple
Care of Lignum Vitae and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.