Lignum Vitae
Gualacum sanctum
The “Wood of Life” is translated from it’s Genus name, Gualacum, is a historically important tree to several cultures and important advancements in history. Indigenous tribes in the Caribbean would use the tree medicinally or for fine crafts, and later on the dense wood would be used for ship-building and bowling balls. The wood is so dense it sinks underneath it’s own weight.
Gualacum sanctum
The “Wood of Life” is translated from it’s Genus name, Gualacum, is a historically important tree to several cultures and important advancements in history. Indigenous tribes in the Caribbean would use the tree medicinally or for fine crafts, and later on the dense wood would be used for ship-building and bowling balls. The wood is so dense it sinks underneath it’s own weight.
Gualacum sanctum
The “Wood of Life” is translated from it’s Genus name, Gualacum, is a historically important tree to several cultures and important advancements in history. Indigenous tribes in the Caribbean would use the tree medicinally or for fine crafts, and later on the dense wood would be used for ship-building and bowling balls. The wood is so dense it sinks underneath it’s own weight.
Native, slow-growing, small, evergreen tree, 10’ x 8’
Full sun to part shade, moist to dry well-drained soils - extremely drought tolerant
Salt spray and wind tolerant - great for coastal plantings
Beautiful blue flowers lead to orange berries
Host for Lyside Sulfur, nectar source for pollinators and fruits for birds
