Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-6
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,371.60 cm
  
30
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, 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
  
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
ASIMINA triloba
  
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
Pawpaw
  
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
  
गंदा संयंत्र
  
In German
Brasil Baum
  
Papaya Pflanze
  
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
  
usine de papaye
  
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
planta de la papaya
  
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
φυτό pawpaw
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
planta mamão
  
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
pawpaw roślin
  
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
  
quince herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Caesalpinia
  
Asimina Adans
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Pawpaw
Season and care of Brazilwood and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Pawpaw Physical Information
Brazilwood and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Pawpaw are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Pawpaw
Care of Brazilwood and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.