Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, root cutting, 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
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Caqui americano
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Diospyros
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and American persimmon
Season and care of Jacaranda and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and American persimmon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and American persimmon Physical Information
Jacaranda and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and American persimmon are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and American persimmon
Care of Jacaranda and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.