Jacaranda

Poison Sumac

About Jacaranda and Poison Sumac

Jacaranda

Poison Sumac

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

1825

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Light Yellow, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Orange, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

From Rhizomes, 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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, 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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Sap

Other Uses

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

Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

TOXICODENDRON vernix

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

toxicodendron vernix

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

toxicodendron vernix

In French

Flamboyant bleu

TOXICODENDRON vernix

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

vérnix TOXICODENDRON

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Toxicodendron vernix

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

TOXICODENDRON vernix

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

toxicodendron vernix

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Natrum vernix

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Sapindales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Toxicodendron

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1835

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Poison Sumac

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

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Poison Sumac

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

Jacaranda and Poison Sumac Physical Information

Jacaranda and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Poison Sumac are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green

Care of Jacaranda and Poison Sumac

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