Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
sweetshrub
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
sweetshrub
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
sweetshrub
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
sweetshrub
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
sweetshrub
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Scrophulariales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Asterids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Jacaranda
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Jacaranda Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Jacaranda are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Jacaranda
Care of Sweetshrub and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweetshrub 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.