Guaiacum sanctum

This hard-wood, slow-growing tree is one that the early inhabitants of the Caribbean put to many good uses. A climax species of dry coastal forests, it makes a tremendous specimen tree. The photo at right shows the seed pods, which have cheerful shapes and eye-catching color.

Below left is a photo of the fragrant flowers, which are a rare shade of blue. The photo at right shows a tree in the landscape. This one is about 7' tall, and sprawls in an appealing way.

	The branching of the lignum vitae is quite intriguing.

Last updated: 01/22/2008