Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Brasil Baum
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Araucaria
Caesalpinia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged 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 Norfolk Island Pine 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.