Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Caribbean
Types
Kigelia africana
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Sausage Tree
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
saucisse Arbre
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Sausage Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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.