Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Caribbean
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Cordia subcordata
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Kou and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kou and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kou and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Jacaranda are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Jacaranda
Care of Kou and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.