Jacaranda

Wild Plum

About Jacaranda and Wild Plum

Jacaranda

Wild Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Prunus americana

Number of Varieties

18200

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-123-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Prune in the late winter or spring, 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

bees, Borers, Red blotch

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

✔ ✘

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

Bees, Birds, Deers

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

PRUNUS americana

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Wild Plum

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

जंगली बेर

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

wild Plum

In French

Flamboyant bleu

wild Plum

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

ciruelo silvestre

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Κορόμηλο

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Wild Plum

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

dzikiej śliwy

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Wild Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Rosales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Prunus

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

18430

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Wild Plum

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Wild Plum? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Wild Plum. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Wild Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Wild Plum

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

Jacaranda and Wild Plum Physical Information

Jacaranda and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Wild Plum are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Jacaranda and Wild Plum

Care of Jacaranda and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.