Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
  
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Fertilize three times a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
  
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
  
GUAIACUM sanctum
  
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
  
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
  
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In German
Magnolienbaum
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In French
magnolia
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
  
Palo santo
  
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Portuguese
magnólia
  
pau-santo
  
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
  
lignum Vitae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Zygophyllaceae
  
Genus
Magnolia
  
Guaiacum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae
Care of Magnolia Tree and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.