Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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
Stomach pain
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Zeder
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Encens Cedar
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Jacaranda
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Jacaranda
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Jacaranda Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Jacaranda are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Jacaranda
Care of Incense Cedar and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Incense Cedar 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.