Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Caribbean
Types
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Not Available
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Autumn
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ligustrum vulgare
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Privet
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Privet
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Liguster
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Troène
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Ligustrum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
αγριομύρτια
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Ligustrum
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
ligustr
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
privet
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Oleaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Ligustrum
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Privet and Jacaranda
Season and care of Privet and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Privet and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Privet season is Late Autumn and Late Winter and Jacaranda season is Late Autumn and Late Winter. The type of soil for Privet is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Privet is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Privet and Jacaranda Physical Information
Privet and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Privet and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Privet and Jacaranda
Care of Privet and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Privet 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.