Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Red Buckeye
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Jacaranda
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Jacaranda Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Jacaranda are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Jacaranda
Care of Red Buckeye and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye 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.