Jacaranda

Western Redbud

About Jacaranda and Western Redbud

Jacaranda

Western Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Western United States, California

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

1825

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-128-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Gold, Sienna, Rose

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

CERCIS occidentalis

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

California Redbud, Western Redbud

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Western Redbud

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

West Redbud

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Redbud Western

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Redbud Occidental

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Δυτική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Redbud ocidental

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Zachodnia Redbud

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Western Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fabales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Cercis

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1825

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Western Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Western Redbud? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Western Redbud. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Western Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Western Redbud has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Western Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Western Redbud

Season and care of Jacaranda and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Western Redbud season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.

Jacaranda and Western Redbud Physical Information

Jacaranda and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Western Redbud are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze

Care of Jacaranda and Western Redbud

Care of Jacaranda and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.