Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
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
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Scrophulariales
Salicales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Jacaranda and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.