Brazilwood

Jacaranda

About Brazilwood and Jacaranda

Brazilwood

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

118

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

670.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Salmon, Sienna

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAESALPINIA echinata

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Brazilwood Tree

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Brasil Baum

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Brazilwood Arbre

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Árbol de palo de brasil

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

brazilwood Δέντρο

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

Árvore de pau-brasil

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

brazylijskich Drzewo

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Brazilwood ligno

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Scrophulariales

Family

Fabaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Caesalpinia

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Caesalpinieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

10018

1 27800

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Properties of Brazilwood and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Jacaranda. Brazilwood has thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brazilwood and Jacaranda

Season and care of Brazilwood and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.

Brazilwood and Jacaranda Physical Information

Brazilwood and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Jacaranda are as follows:

Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Brazilwood and Jacaranda

Care of Brazilwood and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.