Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Holywood
In German
Palo Santo
Holywood
In French
palo santo
Holywood
In Spanish
palo santo
Holywood
In Greek
palo santo
Holywood
In Portuguese
palo santo
Holywood
In Polish
palo santo
Holywood
In Latin
S. Palo
Holywood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Holywood
Season and care of Palo Santo and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Holywood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Holywood Physical Information
Palo Santo and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Holywood are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Palo Santo and Holywood
Care of Palo Santo and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.