Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean
Types
Shrub
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
African Sumac
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
African sumac
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
sumac africaine
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
zumaque africano
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
sumac africano
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
African sumac
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of African Sumac and Jacaranda
Season and care of African Sumac and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Jacaranda Physical Information
African Sumac and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Jacaranda are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Sumac and Jacaranda
Care of African Sumac and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.