Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Pawpaw
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Holywood
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Holywood
In French
usine de papaye
Holywood
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Holywood
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Holywood
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Holywood
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Holywood
In Latin
quince herba
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Holywood
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Holywood? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Holywood. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Holywood doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Holywood has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pawpaw and Holywood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Holywood
Season and care of Pawpaw and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holywood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Holywood Physical Information
Pawpaw and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Holywood are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Pawpaw and Holywood
Care of Pawpaw and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.