Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Mulga
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Mulga
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Mulga
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Mulga
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
mulga
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Mulga
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Mulga
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Mulga
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Properties of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Jacaranda. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Jacaranda season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Mulga Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mulga Tree 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.