Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
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, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Butternut
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Butternut Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Butternut Baum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
noyer cendré
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Juglandales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Butternut Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Butternut Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.