Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Laburnum
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Brasil Baum
In French
Laburnum
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Laburnum
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Laburnum
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Złotokap
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Laburnum
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Laburnum
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.