Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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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
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Red aronii
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Red Chokeberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color:
- Red Chokeberry leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry
Care of Jacaranda and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.