Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Caribbean
Types
Deciduous Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, 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
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Kies Eiche
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Shingle Oak
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
gont Oak
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Jacaranda
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Jacaranda Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Jacaranda are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Jacaranda
Care of Shingle Oak and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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.