Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Juneberry
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Felsenbirnen
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Amelanchier
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Amelanchier
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Amelanchier
Clade
Asterids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Juneberry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Juneberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Juneberry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Juneberry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Juneberry
Care of Jacaranda and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.