Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Cercidiphyllum
In German
Brasil Baum
Kuchenbäume
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Grujecznik
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Hamamelidales
Family
Fabaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Katsura Tree
Season and care of Brazilwood and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Katsura Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Katsura Tree Physical Information
Brazilwood and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Katsura Tree are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of Brazilwood and Katsura Tree
Care of Brazilwood and Katsura Tree 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 Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.