Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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, Silver
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX caprea
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
pussy willow
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Pussyweide
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
pussy willow
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
cola de gato
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
salgueiro
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Pussy Willow
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
pussy salices
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Salicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Pussy Willow and Jacaranda
Season and care of Pussy Willow and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Pussy Willow and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pussy Willow season is Spring and Jacaranda season is Spring. The type of soil for Pussy Willow is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pussy Willow and Jacaranda Physical Information
Pussy Willow and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pussy Willow and Jacaranda are as follows:
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pussy Willow and Jacaranda
Care of Pussy Willow and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow 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.