Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Brasil Baum
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple
Care of Brazilwood and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.