Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Bi-lobed
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
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
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
बालकुवारी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ginkgoales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Ginkgo
Season and care of Jacaranda and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Ginkgo season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Ginkgo Physical Information
Jacaranda and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Ginkgo are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Jacaranda and Ginkgo
Care of Jacaranda and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Ginkgo pruning is done 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.