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Guaiacum officinale

 
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Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: Guaiacum (GWY-uh-kum) (Info)
Species: officinale (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-lee) (Info)

One vendor has this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By Chamma
Thumbnail #1 of Guaiacum officinale by Chamma

By Chamma
Thumbnail #2 of Guaiacum officinale by Chamma

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Chamma On May 18, 2003, Chamma from Tennille, GA
(Zone 8b) wrote:

This is a very slow growing tree but well worth the wait. It is beautiful when in bloom! The wood is heavier than water and sinks! It is some of the densest and hardest wood known. The wood of Lignum Vitae is full of oil and ball bearing made from it never need to be lubricated as it is self lubricating!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Miami, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida



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