Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Medium
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dipsacales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Diervilla
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Jacaranda and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.