Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, Sand
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Incense Cedar
In German
Brasil Baum
Zeder
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
cedro de incienso
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
cedro de incenso
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Incense Cedar. Brazilwood has thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Brazilwood and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar
Care of Brazilwood and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.