Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Caribbean
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
desert broom
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Wüste Besen
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
desert broom
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
desert broom
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
desert broom
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
desert broom
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Jacaranda
Season and care of Desert Broom and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Jacaranda Physical Information
Desert Broom and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Jacaranda are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Jacaranda
Care of Desert Broom and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Desert Broom 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.