Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
European crab apple
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
european crab apple
In German
Brasil Baum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and European Crab Apple. Brazilwood has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Brazilwood and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Brazilwood and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple
Care of Brazilwood and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.