Lignum Vitae

Guaiacum Sanctum

Overview

Lignum vitae (Guaiacum sanctum) is a slow-growing, evergreen tree, prized for its dense, ornamental foliage and clusters of blue flowers. This native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas reaches up to 30 ft in height. Its hard, durable wood and resinous sap with reputed medicinal properties add further value. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established. USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — This native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas reaches up to 30 ft in height

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 20–25 Ft.
Mature width: 12–15 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — Its hard, durable wood and resinous sap with reputed medicinal properties add further value; is a quintessential specimen for

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — often followed by the appearance of yellow-orange fruits that are about 1 inch in diameter

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — Lignum vitae (Guaiacum sanctum) is a slow-growing; its hard, durable wood and resinous sap with reputed medicinal, image 39

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — often followed by the appearance of yellow-orange fruits that are about 1 inch in diameter; this native to the, image 47

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$Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — tree for full or half; and resilience that can significantly enhance a landscape\'s design and functionality, image 95$

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — ornamental foliage and clusters of blue flowers; guaiacum sanctum requires minimal water once established, image 78

$Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — tree for full or half; and resilience that can significantly enhance a landscape\'s design and functionality, image 76$

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — the Lignum vitae offers a blend of utility; its dense canopy is composed of compound leaves, image 91

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — This native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas reaches up to 30 ft in height; tree with blue blooms, image 41

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — The wood is so heavy that it sinks in water; the Lignum vitae offers a blend of utility

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — This native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas reaches up to 30 ft in height; tree with blue blooms, image 79

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — blue flowers in the garden; ornamental foliage and clusters of blue flowers, image 55

$Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established; it\'s hardy to USDA, image 43$

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — is a quintessential specimen for any garden that values durability and exotic charm; lignum vitae (Guaiacum, image 63

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — tree with blue blooms; often followed by the appearance of yellow-orange fruits that are about 1 inch in diameter, image 75

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — tree with blue blooms

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — Whether utilized as a focal point or a shade provider; tree for full or half, image 52

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — Its dense canopy is composed of compound leaves; the wood is so heavy that it sinks in water, image 83

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — blue flowers in the garden

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — Whether utilized as a focal point or a shade provider; tree for full or half, image 71

$Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum Sanctum) — It\'s hardy to USDA Zone 10, able to withstand temperatures as low as 30°F without significant damage; making, image 89$