Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
तामरिस्क
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Tamariske
In French
Flamboyant bleu
tamarinier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
tamarisco
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
tamarisco
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
tamaryszek
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Tamarisk
Season and care of Jacaranda and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Tamarisk season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Tamarisk Physical Information
Jacaranda and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Tamarisk are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Tamarisk
Care of Jacaranda and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.