Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Flies, pollinators
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
conjunctivitis, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Making cosmetics, Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
  
Terminalia arjuna
  
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
Arjuna
  
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
  
अर्जुन वृक्ष
  
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
  
Terminalia arjuna
  
In French
Flamboyant bleu
  
Terminalia arjuna
  
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
arjuna
  
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
arjuna
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Jacaranda
  
Terminilia
  
Clade
Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Arjuna Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.