Jacaranda

Birch

About Jacaranda and Birch

Jacaranda

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1860

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

भोज पत्र

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Birke

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Abedul

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

bétula

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Brzoza

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Betula

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1834

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Birch? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Birch. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Birch has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Birch

Season and care of Jacaranda and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Jacaranda and Birch Physical Information

Jacaranda and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Birch are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Jacaranda and Birch

Care of Jacaranda and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.