Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
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
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Silver Birch
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Weißbirke
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Silver Birch
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Silver Birch
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Silver Birch
Season and care of Jacaranda and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Silver Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Silver Birch Physical Information
Jacaranda and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Silver Birch are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Silver Birch
Care of Jacaranda and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.