Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Caribbean, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Primary Rainforest, Riverbanks, subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Circular and deeply palmately-lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
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
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Antidiabetic, Asthma
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Latex, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making tea, Used in pies, cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CECROPIA palmata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Snakewood Tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Snakewood Tree
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Schlangenholz -Baum
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Amourette Arbre
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Árbol de madera de serpiente
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Snakewood Tree
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Snakewood Tree
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Snakewood Tree
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Snakewood Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledoneae
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Urticaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree
Season and care of Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Snakewood Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Snakewood Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snakewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree Physical Information
Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Snakewood Tree height is 850.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snakewood Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Green and Ivory
- Snakewood Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree
Care of Jacaranda and Snakewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Snakewood Tree 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 Snakewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.