Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Rote Holunder
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Red sureau
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
pubens
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Jacaranda
Care of Red Elderberry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Elderberry 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.