Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Osage Orange
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Osage orange
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Osage naranja
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Osage laranja
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Osage Orange
Season and care of Jacaranda and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Osage Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Osage Orange Physical Information
Jacaranda and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Osage Orange are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Osage Orange
Care of Jacaranda and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.