Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Not Available
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Brasil Baum
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Datureae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Bael
Season and care of Brazilwood and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Bael season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Brazilwood and Bael Physical Information
Brazilwood and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Bael are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Brazilwood and Bael
Care of Brazilwood and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.