Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Astringent, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CYRILLA racemiflora
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Leatherwood
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Leather
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Leatherwood
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Leatherwood
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Leatherwood
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Leatherwood
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Leatherwood
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Leatherwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cyrillaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Leatherwood
Season and care of Jacaranda and Leatherwood is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Leatherwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Leatherwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Leatherwood Physical Information
Jacaranda and Leatherwood physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Leatherwood are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Leatherwood flower color: White
- Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Leatherwood
Care of Jacaranda and Leatherwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.