Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
  
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green
  
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Fertilize three times a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
  
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
  
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
  
GUAIACUM sanctum
  
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
  
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
  
In Hindi
Quercus
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In German
Quercus
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In French
Quercus
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Spanish
Quercus
  
Palo santo
  
In Greek
Quercus
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Portuguese
Quercus
  
pau-santo
  
In Polish
Quercus
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Latin
Quercus
  
lignum Vitae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Zygophyllaceae
  
Genus
Quercus
  
Guaiacum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Water Oak and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Water Oak and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Water Oak and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Water Oak and Lignum Vitae
Care of Water Oak and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.