Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Mulga
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Mulga
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Mulga
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mulga
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
mulga
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Mulga
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Mulga
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mulga Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Jacaranda and Mulga Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.