Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
-
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
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, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, 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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PINUS rigida
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
सनोबर
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Pitch pine
In French
Flamboyant bleu
pitch pine
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
pino
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
πίσσα πεύκο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
resina de pinheiro
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Pitch sosny
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
pice pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Pitch Pine
Season and care of Jacaranda and Pitch Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Pitch Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Pitch Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitch Pine is Acidic.
Jacaranda and Pitch Pine Physical Information
Jacaranda and Pitch Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Pitch Pine are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
- Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Jacaranda and Pitch Pine
Care of Jacaranda and Pitch Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pitch Pine 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 Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.