Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Wilga
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Pirol
In French
Flamboyant bleu
loriot
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
oriol
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
papa-figos
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Wilga
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jacaranda and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Wilga. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Wilga 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Wilga
Season and care of Jacaranda and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Wilga season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Wilga Physical Information
Jacaranda and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Wilga are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Wilga
Care of Jacaranda and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.