Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
Forest edges, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
  
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, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
LAURUS nobilis
  
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
  
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
  
bay laurel
  
In German
Brasil Baum
  
Lorbeer
  
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
  
laurier
  
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
laurel
  
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
δάφνη
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
louro
  
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
wawrzynu
  
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
  
sinus laurus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Fabales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Caesalpinia
  
Laurus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Brazilwood and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Bay Laurel season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Brazilwood and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Bay Laurel
Care of Brazilwood and Bay Laurel 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 Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.