Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
boxberry
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
boxberry
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
boxberry
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
boxberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
boxberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
boxberry
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
boxberry
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Burning
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Season and Care of Boxberry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Boxberry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Boxberry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Jacaranda
Care of Boxberry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Boxberry 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.