Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, 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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
जंगली बेर
In German
Lignum Vitae
wild Plum
In French
Lignum Vitae
wild Plum
In Spanish
Palo santo
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Wild Plum
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Wild Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum
Care of Lignum Vitae and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.