Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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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
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Cercidiphyllum
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Kuchenbäume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Grujecznik
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Hamamelidales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Katsura Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Katsura Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Katsura Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Katsura Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of Jacaranda and Katsura Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Katsura Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.