Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Brasil Baum
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Castaño chino
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
castanha chinesa
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Caesalpinia
Castanea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut. Brazilwood has thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Chinese Chestnut has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Brazilwood and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.