Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Lemon
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
नींबू
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Limão
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rutaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Lemon
Season and care of Jacaranda and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Lemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Lemon Physical Information
Jacaranda and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Lemon are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Lemon
Care of Jacaranda and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.