Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
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
Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
मैगनोलिया
In German
Brasil Baum
Umbrella Tree
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
O 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
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree. Brazilwood has thorns and Umbrella Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Umbrella 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 Umbrella Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Brazilwood and Umbrella Tree
Care of Brazilwood and Umbrella 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 Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.