Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Korea
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
El caqui japonés
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Diospyros
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Jacaranda and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Japanese Persimmon 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 Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.