Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Caribbean
Types
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
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
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Chinese Dogwood
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Chinese Dogwood
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Dogwood chinoise
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Dogwood chino
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κινεζική Dogwood
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Dogwood chinês
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Chiński Dereń
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Dogwood Chinese
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cornaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda
Season and care of Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda Physical Information
Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda are as follows:
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda
Care of Chinese Dogwood and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Chinese Dogwood 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.