Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Wet lands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
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
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Jacaranda
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Jacaranda Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Jacaranda are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Jacaranda
Care of Poison Sumac and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.