Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
चेरी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Flamboyant bleu
cerisier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Flowering Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry
Care of Jacaranda and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.