Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Overcup ओक
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Overcup Oak
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Willow Oak
Season and care of Jacaranda and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Willow Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Willow Oak Physical Information
Jacaranda and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Willow Oak are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Willow Oak
Care of Jacaranda and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.