Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
feather-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed, 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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
  
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
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
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
  
JACARANDA caerulea
  
Common Name
European crab apple
  
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
In Hindi
european crab apple
  
Neeli Gulmohur
  
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
Palisanderholzbaum
  
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
Flamboyant bleu
  
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
  
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
  
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
In Latin
european crab apple
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Jacaranda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Jacaranda
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Jacaranda season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Jacaranda Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Jacaranda are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Jacaranda
Care of European Crab Apple and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer European Crab Apple 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.