Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
red alder
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
rot-Erle
In French
Flamboyant bleu
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
aliso rojo
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Red Alder
Season and care of Jacaranda and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Red Alder season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Red Alder Physical Information
Jacaranda and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Red Alder are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Red Alder
Care of Jacaranda and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.