Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
बोतल ट्री
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Flaschenbaum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
brachychiton
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bottle Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Bottle Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bottle Tree pruning is done 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.