Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Caribbean
Types
Candleberry tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, 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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
TRIADICA sebifera
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
chinesisch Talg
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
chinesisch Talg
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
suif chinois
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
chiński łój
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda
Care of Chinese Tallow and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinese Tallow 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.