Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
India, Nepal, China
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Betula utilis
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Cordiform
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Flamboyant bleu
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Himalayan Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch
Care of Jacaranda and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.