Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southwestern United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Baccharis sarothroides
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
desert broom
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Wüste Besen
In French
Flamboyant bleu
desert broom
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
desert broom
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
desert broom
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Baccharis
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Desert Broom
Season and care of Jacaranda and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Desert Broom season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Desert Broom Physical Information
Jacaranda and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Desert Broom are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Desert Broom
Care of Jacaranda and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.