Life Span
Perennial
Not Registered
Origin
Caribbean
China, Japan
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, 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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Japanese Cedar
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
cedro japonés
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
japoński cedr
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Cyptomeria
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Japanese Cedar season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar
Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.