Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Cylindrical
  
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
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
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, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
  
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
In German
Brasil Baum
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
  
Crapemyrtle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Caesalpinia
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle
Care of Brazilwood and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.