Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Habitat
tropical environments
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Baum Aciam
Brasil Baum
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Brazilwood
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Brazilwood? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Brazilwood. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Brazilwood doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Brazilwood has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Brazilwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Brazilwood
Season and care of Tree Echium and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Brazilwood season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Brazilwood Physical Information
Tree Echium and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Brazilwood are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Brazilwood
Care of Tree Echium and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.