Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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 back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
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
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Silver Maple
In German
Brasil Baum
Silver Maple
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
érable argenté
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
arce plateado
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
plátano de prata
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Silver Maple
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Acereae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Silver Maple. Brazilwood has thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Silver Maple
Season and care of Brazilwood and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Silver Maple Physical Information
Brazilwood and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Silver Maple are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Silver Maple
Care of Brazilwood and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.