Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Fruit Tree
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Acerola Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Acerola Baum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Acerola ligno
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Malpighia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Acerola
Season and care of Jacaranda and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Acerola season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Acerola Physical Information
Jacaranda and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Acerola are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Acerola
Care of Jacaranda and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.