Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
China
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Palo Santo
amerikanische persimmon
In French
palo santo
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
palo santo
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
palo santo
American λωτός
In Portuguese
palo santo
Caqui americano
In Polish
palo santo
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
S. Palo
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and American persimmon
Season and care of Palo Santo and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and American persimmon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and American persimmon Physical Information
Palo Santo and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and American persimmon are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Santo and American persimmon
Care of Palo Santo and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon pruning is done 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 persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.