Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
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
  
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
4-9
  
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
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
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
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
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
No pruning needed, 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
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
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
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Jacaranda
  
Betula
  
Clade
Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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 No pruning needed, 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.