Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
Holywood
In German
Nadel-Rose
Holywood
In French
rosier arctique
Holywood
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
Holywood
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
Holywood
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
Holywood
In Polish
kolczasta róża
Holywood
In Latin
spinis rosa
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Zygophylloideae
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Holywood
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Holywood season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Prickly Rose and Holywood Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Holywood are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Prickly Rose and Holywood
Care of Prickly Rose and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prickly Rose 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.