Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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 more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
चीकू
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
chicle
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
sapodilla
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sapodilla
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sapodilla season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Sapodilla Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sapodilla are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Sapodilla
Care of Jacaranda and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.