Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Pink
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
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
Ornamental use, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
चेरी
In German
Brasil Baum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
cerisier
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
floración de la cereza
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
cereja de florescência
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry. Brazilwood has thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry
Care of Brazilwood and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, 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 Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.