Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brownish Red, Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Lignum Vitae
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Palo santo
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and White Cedar
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and White Cedar Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and White Cedar are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and White Cedar
Care of Lignum Vitae and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.