Jacaranda

Peppertree

About Jacaranda and Peppertree

Jacaranda

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

South America

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

18100

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-128-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-8

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

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Arrowhead

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

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Pollution, Drought

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

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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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, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Peppertree

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Peppertree

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Peppertree

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Peppertree

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

peppertree

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Peppertree

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Peppertree

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Sapindales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Schinus

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

18600

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Peppertree

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

Jacaranda and Peppertree Physical Information

Jacaranda and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Peppertree are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Jacaranda and Peppertree

Care of Jacaranda and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.