Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 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
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Scrophulariales
Family
Symplocaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Blue Berry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Berry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Blue Berry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Berry and Jacaranda
Care of Blue Berry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Berry 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.