Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Red Maple Tree
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Red Maple Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.