Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Wisteria
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Wisteria
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Wisteria
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Glyzinien
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Glycines
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Glicinas
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Glicínias
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Wisteria
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Millettieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Wisteria
Season and care of Jacaranda and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Wisteria season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Wisteria Physical Information
Jacaranda and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Wisteria are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Wisteria
Care of Jacaranda and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.