Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
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
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Black Ash plant
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Flamboyant bleu
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Black Ash
Season and care of Jacaranda and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Black Ash season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Black Ash Physical Information
Jacaranda and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Black Ash are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Black Ash
Care of Jacaranda and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.