Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
American Elm Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Urticales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and American Elm
Season and care of Jacaranda and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and American Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and American Elm Physical Information
Jacaranda and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and American Elm are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and American Elm
Care of Jacaranda and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.