Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Pyrus calleryana
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Rural areas, Suburban areas, Urban areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
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
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Callery Pear
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Callery नाशपाती
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Callery Pear
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Callery pear
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Callery Pear
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Callery Αχλάδι
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Callery Pear
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Callery Gruszka
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Callery Pirum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Callery Pear and Jacaranda
Season and care of Callery Pear and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Callery Pear and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Callery Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Callery Pear is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Callery Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Callery Pear and Jacaranda Physical Information
Callery Pear and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Callery Pear height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Callery Pear and Jacaranda are as follows:
Callery Pear flower color: White
Callery Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Callery Pear and Jacaranda
Care of Callery Pear and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Callery Pear pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Callery Pear 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.