Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
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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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Toxicodendron
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.