Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
American Chestnut
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Palo Santo
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
palo santo
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
palo santo
Castanea dentata
In Greek
palo santo
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
palo santo
castanea americana
In Polish
palo santo
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
S. Palo
English castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and American Chestnut
Season and care of Palo Santo and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and American Chestnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and American Chestnut Physical Information
Palo Santo and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and American Chestnut are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Santo and American Chestnut
Care of Palo Santo and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.