Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Insects
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Prunus salicina
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Methley Plum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Methley Plum
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Methley Plum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Jacaranda
Season and care of Methley Plum and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Jacaranda Physical Information
Methley Plum and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Jacaranda are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Jacaranda
Care of Methley Plum and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Methley Plum 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.