Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
HACKBERRY
In German
Brasil Baum
Hackberry
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
micocoulier
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
almez
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
hackberry
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
hackberry
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
hackberry
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Hackberry
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
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Hackberry
Season and care of Brazilwood and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Hackberry Physical Information
Brazilwood and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Hackberry are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brazilwood and Hackberry
Care of Brazilwood and Hackberry 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 Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.