💜 Guaiacum officinale – Roughbark Lignum-Vitae

( Roughbark Lignum-Vitae Tree)

Scientific Name: Guaiacum officinale
Family: Zygophyllaceae

Description

Guaiacum officinale is a slow-growing evergreen ornamental tree admired for its dense rounded canopy, small glossy green leaves, and beautiful blue-to-purple flowers. After flowering, it may produce decorative yellow-orange fruits that open to reveal bright red seed coverings.

Its compact form and striking seasonal flowers make it an excellent feature tree for tropical gardens, courtyards, villas, hotels, resorts, and formal landscape designs. The species is native to tropical regions of the Caribbean and the Americas.

Key Points

• Attractive blue to purple flowers
• Dense evergreen foliage
• Compact and rounded growth habit
• Slow-growing ornamental tree
• Suitable as a landscape focal point
• Tolerates warm tropical conditions
• Provides light shade once established

Care

☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought tolerant once mature
🌱 Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
🌡️ Climate: Best suited to tropical and subtropical climates
✂️ Maintenance: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove damaged branches

Size

📏 Plant Height (excluding pot): Approx. 2.00– 2.80 m

Pricing

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Perfect for:

💜 Feature planting • 🌴 Tropical gardens • 🏡 Luxury residences • 🏨 Hotels & Resorts • 🌿 Courtyards • 🚪 Entrance landscapes • 🌳 Formal gardens

Important Note

📌 This is a slow-growing tree, and its shape, branching, foliage density, flowering, and fruiting may vary depending on age, season, and growing conditions.
📌 Guaiacum officinale is internationally conservation-sensitive; plant stock should come from legally propagated and documented nursery sources.
📌 Regular watering during the establishment period will encourage healthy root development.

📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.