Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Silverberry
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Silverberry
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Silverberry
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Silverberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Silverberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Silverberry
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Silverberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Scrophulariales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Silverberry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Silverberry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Jacaranda
Care of Silverberry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.