Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Consistently
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Adequately
Moderate
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Ninebark
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Ninebark
Lignum Vitae
In German
Ninebark
Lignum Vitae
In French
Physocarpe
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
ninebark
Palo santo
In Greek
ninebark
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
ninebark
pau-santo
In Polish
Ninebark
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Ninebark
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Ninebark and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Lignum Vitae season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Ninebark and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Lignum Vitae
Care of Ninebark and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.