Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Candleberry tree
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
चीनी तेल
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
chinesisch Talg
In French
Flamboyant bleu
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
suif chinois
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
chiński łój
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Chinese Tallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow
Care of Jacaranda and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.