Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
Paeonia lactiflora
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Herbaceous Peony
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Herbaceous peony
In German
Brasil Baum
Krautige Pfingstrose
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
pivoines herbacées
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
peonía herbáceas
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
ποώδη παιωνία
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
peônia herbáceas
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
piwonii zielnych
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
herbaceum AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Chinese Peony
Season and care of Brazilwood and Chinese Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Chinese Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Chinese Peony season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Peony is Neutral.
Brazilwood and Chinese Peony Physical Information
Brazilwood and Chinese Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Chinese Peony height is 76.00 cm and width 76.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Chinese Peony are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Chinese Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Chinese Peony
Care of Brazilwood and Chinese Peony 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 Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.