Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Star anise and more
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune regularly
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Anise
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Anis
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Anis
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Anís
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
anis
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Anyż
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Pimpinella
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Anise
Season and care of Jacaranda and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Anise season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Jacaranda and Anise Physical Information
Jacaranda and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Anise are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Anise
Care of Jacaranda and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.