Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Quaking Aspen
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Zitterpappel
In French
Flamboyant bleu
tremble
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Quaking Aspen season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen
Care of Jacaranda and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.