Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda
Care of Himalayan Birch and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.