Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Needs watering once a week
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
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.