Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Fern Pinien
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
pin Fern
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
pino helecho
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Fern sosna
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Fern pinus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Podocarpaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Jacaranda
Season and care of Fern Pine and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Jacaranda Physical Information
Fern Pine and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Jacaranda are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Jacaranda
Care of Fern Pine and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.