Jacaranda

Paperbark Tree

About Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree

Jacaranda

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

185

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Paperbark tree

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Paperbark tree

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Myrtales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Melaleuca

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1813

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Paperbark Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree

Care of Jacaranda and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.