Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
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
Antiseptic, Boils, Expectorant, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Application in Furniture, Used As Food
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
Alpine, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
PINUS ponderosa
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Ponderosa Pine
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
ponderosa pine
In German
Brasil Baum
ponderosa-Kiefer
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
pin ponderosa
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
pino ponderosa
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Ponderosa πεύκα
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
ponderosa pine
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
sosna
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
pinus ponderosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
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 Ponderosa Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine. Brazilwood has thorns and Ponderosa Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine
Season and care of Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Pine season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine Physical Information
Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Pine flower color: Not Available
- Ponderosa Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine
Care of Brazilwood and Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine pruning is done 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 Ponderosa Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.