Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Lowland, Moist Soils, Swamps
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, when new, water every week
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, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bark beetles
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Bronchitis, Cold, Cough, Fever, Sore throat
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Inner Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Dugout canoes, Making deodorants, Medicinal oil, Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an insecticide, Used to make baskets
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA plicata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Giant Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, Western Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Pacific redcedar
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Riesen-Lebensbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Thuja plicata
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Thuja plicata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Thuja plicata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Thuja plicata
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Żywotnik olbrzymi
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Thuja plicata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Bignoniaceae
Season and Care of Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda
Season and care of Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Western Red Cedar is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda Physical Information
Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Western Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda are as follows:
Western Red Cedar flower color: Light Yellow
Western Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda
Care of Western Red Cedar and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Red Cedar 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 Western Red Cedar 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.