Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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 Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Desert Willow
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Wüsten Weide
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
desert Willow
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
desert Willow
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
desert Willow
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Jacaranda
Season and care of Desert Willow and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Jacaranda Physical Information
Desert Willow and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Jacaranda are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Jacaranda
Care of Desert Willow and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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.