Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Ornamental Tree
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Slopes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Egg-shaped
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
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
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BETULA papyrifera
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Paper Birch
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Paper birch
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Papierbirke
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Le bouleau à papier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
abedul de papel
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
σημύδα χαρτί
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
vidoeiro de papel
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
brzoza papieru
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Paper betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jacaranda and Paper Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Paper Birch? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Paper Birch. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Paper Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Paper Birch has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Paper Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Paper Birch
Season and care of Jacaranda and Paper Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Paper Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Paper Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Paper Birch Physical Information
Jacaranda and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Paper Birch are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
- Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Paper Birch
Care of Jacaranda and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.