Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
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 less watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
सरल
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Fichten
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Picea
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Picea
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Spruce
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Picea
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Świerk
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sitka Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce
Care of Jacaranda and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.