Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Asian bittersweet
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Celastrales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Celastrus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bittersweet
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bittersweet season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Bittersweet Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bittersweet are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Bittersweet
Care of Jacaranda and Bittersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.