Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, 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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Black Chokeberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry
Care of Jacaranda and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.