Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Caribbean
Types
Water elm
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
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
allergic reaction, Asthma
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, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
ULMUS americana
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
American Elm
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
orme d'Amérique
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
olmo americano
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
American Elm
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ulmaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Elm and Jacaranda
Season and care of Elm and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Jacaranda Physical Information
Elm and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Elm and Jacaranda
Care of Elm and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.