Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Tropical Forests
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Narrow
feather-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
willow acacia
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Weiden Akazie
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
saule acacia
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
lignis salices
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Jacaranda
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is and Jacaranda season is . The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Jacaranda Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Jacaranda are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Jacaranda
Care of Willow Acacia and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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.