Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Narrow
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
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
ACACIA salicina
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cooba, Willow Acacia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
willow acacia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Weiden Akazie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
saule acacia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
acacia sauce
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ιτιά ακακίας
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
salgueiro de acácia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
wierzba akacji
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
lignis salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Willow Acacia. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Willow Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Willow Acacia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Willow Acacia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Willow Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
- Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia
Care of Jacaranda and Willow Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.