Lignum vitae Light: Full sun to part shade Height: 9-15 feet Spread: 9-15 feet Hardiness: Zones 10-11 Origin: Florida, Bahamas and Central America There is a charming tropical shrub t… ...

The Lignum Vitae: An Emblem of National Identity. Since Independence, the Lignum Vitae has become an emblem of Jamaican identity and an enduring reminder of the country’s journey to self-governance.