Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Japan
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Rash, Skin rash
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Bush Clover Shrub
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Bush Clover Strauch
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bush Clover Arbuste
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Bush Clover arbusto
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Bush Clover Krzew
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Lespedeza
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bush Clover
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bush Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bush Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bush Clover season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Bush Clover Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bush Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bush Clover are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
- Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Jacaranda and Bush Clover
Care of Jacaranda and Bush Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.