Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Nitrogen
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, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Flaschenbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Bottle Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done 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 Bottle Tree 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.