Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 deeply about once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
COTINUS 'Grace'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Smokebush
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Smokebush
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Smokebush
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Smokebush
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Smokebush
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Smokebush
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Smokebush
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Smokebush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rhoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Smokebush
Season and care of Jacaranda and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Smokebush season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Smokebush Physical Information
Jacaranda and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Smokebush are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Care of Jacaranda and Smokebush
Care of Jacaranda and Smokebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.