Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western Asia
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
broad, flat
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
मीठी चेरी
In German
Lignum Vitae
Süße Kirsche
In French
Lignum Vitae
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Palo santo
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Cereja doce
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
lignum Vitae
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry
Care of Lignum Vitae and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.