Jacaranda

Black Birch

About Jacaranda and Black Birch

Jacaranda

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1840

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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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, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Pinnate

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Schwarze Birke

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Betula

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1840

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Black Birch. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Black 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Black Birch

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

Jacaranda and Black Birch Physical Information

Jacaranda and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Black Birch are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Jacaranda and Black Birch

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