Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Lignum Vitae
In German
Red Buckeye
Lignum Vitae
In French
Red Buckeye
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Palo santo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
pau-santo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Red Buckeye
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae
Care of Red Buckeye and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.