Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Escallonia resinosa
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Escallonia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
गम
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Gummi
In French
Flamboyant bleu
gomme
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
goma
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κόμμι
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
goma
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
guma
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Euonymus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Escalloniales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Escallonia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Escallonioideae
Properties of Jacaranda and Escallonia
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Escallonia? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Escallonia. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Escallonia doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Escallonia 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 Escallonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Escallonia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Escallonia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Escallonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Escallonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Escallonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Escallonia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Escallonia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Escallonia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
- Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Escallonia
Care of Jacaranda and Escallonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.