Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Habitat
tropical environments
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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 Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Holywood
In German
Baum Aciam
Holywood
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Holywood
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Holywood
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Holywood
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Holywood
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Holywood
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Zygophylloideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Holywood
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Holywood? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Holywood. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Holywood doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Holywood has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Holywood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Holywood
Season and care of Tree Echium and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Holywood season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Holywood Physical Information
Tree Echium and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Holywood are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Tree Echium and Holywood
Care of Tree Echium and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.