Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring, Late 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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Treatment of Dark Spots
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
हिम चम्पा
In German
Brasil Baum
Magnolienbaum
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
magnolia
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
magnólia
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree. Brazilwood has thorns and Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Magnolia Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Brazilwood and Magnolia Tree
Care of Brazilwood and Magnolia 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 Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.