Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Not Available
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Dogwood
In German
Brasil Baum
Hartriegel
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Cornouiller
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Madera del perro
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
κρανιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
cornizo
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Dereń
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Dogwood. Brazilwood has thorns and Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Dogwood 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 Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Dogwood
Season and care of Brazilwood and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Dogwood season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Dogwood Physical Information
Brazilwood and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Dogwood are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Brazilwood and Dogwood
Care of Brazilwood and Dogwood 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 Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.