Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Anacahuita
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Anacahuita
Brasil Baum
In French
anacahuita
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
anacahuita
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Anacahuita
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Anacahuita
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Anacahuita
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Fabales
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Brazilwood
Season and care of Anacahuita and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anacahuita and Brazilwood Physical Information
Anacahuita and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Brazilwood are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Anacahuita and Brazilwood
Care of Anacahuita and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
