Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
  
Caribbean
  
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
  
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
feather-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
  
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
  
JACARANDA caerulea
  
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
  
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
  
Neeli Gulmohur
  
In German
Ylang-Ylang
  
Palisanderholzbaum
  
In French
Ylang-Ylang
  
Flamboyant bleu
  
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
  
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
In Polish
Jagodlin
  
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Cananga
  
Jacaranda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.