Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Round
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making 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
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
जामुन
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Zwetschgen
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
prune de Damas
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
mirabelki
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
damson plum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Damson and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Damson and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Damson and Jacaranda. Damson doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Damson does not have fragrant flowers. Damson has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Damson and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Damson and Jacaranda
Season and care of Damson and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Damson and Jacaranda Physical Information
Damson and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Damson and Jacaranda
Care of Damson and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Damson 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.