Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Quercus
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Quercus
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Quercus
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Quercus
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Quercus
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Quercus
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Quercus
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Water Oak
Season and care of Jacaranda and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Water Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Water Oak Physical Information
Jacaranda and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Water Oak are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Jacaranda and Water Oak
Care of Jacaranda and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.