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, Texas, Canada
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
White Oak
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
सफेद ओक
In German
Lignum Vitae
weiße Eiche
In French
Lignum Vitae
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Palo santo
roble blanco
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
White Oak
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
biały dąb
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Quercus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
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 White Oak
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and White Oak Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and White Oak are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Lignum Vitae and White Oak
Care of Lignum Vitae and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.