Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
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, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, 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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Yellow Birch
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Yellow Birch
In French
Flamboyant bleu
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Jacaranda and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Yellow Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Jacaranda and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Yellow Birch
Care of Jacaranda and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.