Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Borers
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Carrotwood ट्री
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Carrotwood Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Carrotwood Arbre
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol carrotwood
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Carrotwood Δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore Carrotwood
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Carrotwood Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Carrotwood ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sapindaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cupaniopsis
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carrotwood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Carrotwood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Carrotwood Tree flower color: White
Carrotwood Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carrotwood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Carrotwood Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.