Guaiacum Officinale (Lignum Vitae)

Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale) is one of the rarest and most extraordinary trees you can own. Historically prized as the hardest and densest wood in the world, it is now a protected species — making a mature specimen like this an exceptionally rare find. At 3.0–3.5 m tall with a striking multi-trunk form, supplied in a 150L pot, this is a living sculpture: slow-grown, ancient in character, and adorned with clusters of vivid violet-blue flowers that contrast beautifully against its small, glossy dark-green leaves.

Key Features

• Rare and protected species — one of the world's hardest and most sought-after trees
• Stunning multi-trunk form — a natural living sculpture with exceptional character
• Vivid violet-blue flowers — one of the most striking flowering displays of any tree
• Specimen-grade size — 3.0–3.5 m height in a 150L pot with a well-established root system
• Extremely slow-growing — this specimen represents decades of careful cultivation

Why It Works in the UAE

Guaiacum officinale is native to the Caribbean and tropical Americas, and it adapts well to the UAE's warm, sunny climate. It thrives in full sun, tolerates heat, and once established, is moderately drought-tolerant. Its compact, dense canopy and multi-trunk structure make it ideal for feature planting in villa gardens, courtyards, and curated landscape designs where rarity and visual impact are paramount. This is a collector's tree — a long-term investment in beauty.

Care Snapshot

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular watering during establishment; moderate once mature
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
Fertilizer: Balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting; light feed in spring
Pruning: Minimal — preserve the natural multi-trunk form; remove dead wood only

What You'll Receive

One Guaiacum officinale (Lignum Vitae) in a 150L pot, approximately 3.0–3.5 m in height with a natural multi-trunk form. A rare, specimen-grade tree representing decades of growth, with a well-established root system ready for planting. Ideal for feature planting, collector gardens, courtyards, and prestige landscape projects. Appearance may vary slightly from photos. Multi-trunk form and branching structure are unique to each specimen.