Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Western United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
White Spruce
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Alberta Fichte
In French
Flamboyant bleu
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Bignoniaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
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Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Alberta Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce
Care of Jacaranda and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.