Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
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, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
southernwood
In German
Brasil Baum
Eberraute
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Abrótano
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Southernwood
Season and care of Brazilwood and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Brazilwood and Southernwood Physical Information
Brazilwood and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Brazilwood and Southernwood are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Brazilwood and Southernwood
Care of Brazilwood and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.