Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ebenales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Symplocos
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Blue Berry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Blue Berry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Blue Berry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Blue Berry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Berry
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.