Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Obtuse
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CORNUS kousa
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Chinese Dogwood
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Chinese Dogwood
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Dogwood chinoise
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dogwood chino
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κινεζική Dogwood
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Dogwood chinês
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Chiński Dereń
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Dogwood Chinese
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cornales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cornoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood
Season and care of Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Chinese Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood Physical Information
Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood
Care of Jacaranda and Chinese Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Chinese Dogwood 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 Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.