Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, 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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Scale Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Silverberry
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Silverberry
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Silverberry
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Silverberry
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Silverberry
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Silverberry
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rhamnales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Elaeagnus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Silverberry
Season and care of Jacaranda and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Silverberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Silverberry Physical Information
Jacaranda and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Silverberry are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Silverberry
Care of Jacaranda and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.