Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Big leaf Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple
Care of Jacaranda and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.