Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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 Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Fireglow Maple
In French
Flamboyant bleu
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Fireglow Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple
Care of Jacaranda and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.