Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Brazil
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Tabebuia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Tabebuia
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tabebuia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Tabebuia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Tabebuia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tabebuia
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Tabebuia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Tabebuia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Tabebuia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Tabebuia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Tabebuia
Care of Jacaranda and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.