Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
China, Korea
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Gobur champ
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Styphnolobium
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.