Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
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
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
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Terminilia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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 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.