Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
United States, California
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Blaue Eiche
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Blue Oak
Season and care of Jacaranda and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Blue Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is .
Jacaranda and Blue Oak Physical Information
Jacaranda and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Blue Oak are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Oak
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.