Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Gastric
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
कबिट
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Kawista
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Kawista
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Limonia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Jacaranda
Season and care of Wood Apple and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Jacaranda season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Apple and Jacaranda Physical Information
Wood Apple and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Jacaranda are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Apple and Jacaranda
Care of Wood Apple and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Wood Apple 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.