Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Kigelia africana
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Dark Red, Tan
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 Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 a lot of water initially
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
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Sausage Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Sausage Tree
In French
Flamboyant bleu
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Kaempferia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sausage Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Sausage Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.