Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Plum
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
बेर
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Pflaume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
prune
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ciruela
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
ameixa
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Śliwka
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Plum
Season and care of Jacaranda and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Jacaranda and Plum Physical Information
Jacaranda and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Plum are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Jacaranda and Plum
Care of Jacaranda and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.