Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
sweetshrub
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
sweetshrub
In French
Flamboyant bleu
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sweetshrub
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
sweetshrub
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
sweetshrub
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Laurales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Calycanthus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sweetshrub season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Sweetshrub
Care of Jacaranda and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.