Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
चकोतरा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Pampelmuse
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Pomelo
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Pummelo
Season and care of Jacaranda and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Pummelo season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Pummelo Physical Information
Jacaranda and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Pummelo are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Pummelo
Care of Jacaranda and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.