Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Argentina, Chile
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
boxberry
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
boxberry
In French
Flamboyant bleu
boxberry
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
boxberry
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
boxberry
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
boxberry
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
boxberry
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Gaultheria
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Boxberry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Boxberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Boxberry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Boxberry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Boxberry
Care of Jacaranda and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.