Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Pinus strobus
In German
Lignum Vitae
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Lignum Vitae
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Palo santo
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and White Pine
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and White Pine Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and White Pine are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and White Pine
Care of Lignum Vitae and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.