Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Black Cherry
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Properties of Black Cherry and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Jacaranda. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Black Cherry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Black Cherry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Cherry and Jacaranda
Care of Black Cherry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Cherry 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.