{"product_id":"guaiacum-officinale","title":"Guaiacum Officinale (Lignum Vitae)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLignum Vitae (\u003cem\u003eGuaiacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and protected species — one of the world's hardest and most sought-after trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning multi-trunk form — a natural living sculpture with exceptional character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid violet-blue flowers — one of the most striking flowering displays of any tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen-grade size — 3.0–3.5 m height in a 150L pot with a well-established root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely slow-growing — this specimen represents decades of careful cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works in the UAE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaiacum 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nWater: Regular watering during establishment; moderate once mature\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil\u003cbr\u003e\nFertilizer: Balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting; light feed in spring\u003cbr\u003e\nPruning: Minimal — preserve the natural multi-trunk form; remove dead wood only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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. \u003cem\u003eAppearance may vary slightly from photos. Multi-trunk form and branching structure are unique to each specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acacia Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55269948031267,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/4382\/1347\/files\/GuaiacumOfficinale-1.webp?v=1782121821","url":"https:\/\/acaciagardencenter.com\/products\/guaiacum-officinale","provider":"Acacia Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}