Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not avaialable
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
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
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
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
cortland apple
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Cortland Apfel
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
manzana Cortland
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
cortland apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Jacaranda and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Cortland Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Jacaranda and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Cortland Apple
Care of Jacaranda and Cortland Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.