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About Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda


About Jacaranda and Golden Chain Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
Brazil   
Caribbean   

Types
Not available   
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
18   
99+

Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15   
10-12   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm   
28
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow   
White, Lavender, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Gray Green   
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   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Compound   
feather-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen   
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation   
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Vomiting   
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins   

Part of Plant Used
Seeds   
Bark, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture   
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, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens   
JACARANDA caerulea   

Common Name
Golden Chain Tree   
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony   

In Hindi
Laburnum   
Neeli Gulmohur   

In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)   
Palisanderholzbaum   

In French
Laburnum   
Flamboyant bleu   

In Spanish
Laburnum   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

In Greek
Laburnum   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

In Portuguese
Laburnum   
Jacarandá-mimoso   

In Polish
Złotokap   
Jakaranda mimozolistna   

In Latin
Laburnum   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Bignoniaceae   

Genus
Laburnum   
Jacaranda   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Asterids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Faboideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
45   
99+
18   
99+

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Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda

Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.

Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information

Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda

Care of Golden Chain Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Golden Chain Tree 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.

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