Jacaranda

Damson

About Jacaranda and Damson

Jacaranda

Damson

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Caribbean

Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

182

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Open Forest, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm460.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health

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, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

जामुन

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Zwetschgen

In French

Flamboyant bleu

prune de Damas

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

ciruela ciruela

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

damson ameixa

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

mirabelki

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

damson plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Rosales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Prunus

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

18400

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Damson

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Damson? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Damson. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Damson doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Damson has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Damson and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Damson

Season and care of Jacaranda and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Damson season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and Damson Physical Information

Jacaranda and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Damson are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Damson flower color:
Damson leaf color:

Care of Jacaranda and Damson

Care of Jacaranda and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.