Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Quercus coccinea
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sienna
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
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Scarlet Oak
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Scarlet Oak
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Scarlet roble
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Scarlet Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scarlet Oak flower color:
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak
Care of Jacaranda and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.