Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Caribbean
Types
Populus tremuloides
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
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
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Zitterpappel
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
tremble
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Salicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda
Care of Quaking Aspen and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.