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Jacaranda (Jacaranda)
Jacaranda are beautiful flowering trees. They grow quickly, displaying large canopies with very long, frond-like leaves. They are often planted where it is desirable to create some shade. Although native to the Americas, you will find this tree cultivated all over the world where the climate is tropical or subtropical.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Jacaranda
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Attributes of Jacaranda
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Jacaranda
Distribution of Jacaranda
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Distribution Map of Jacaranda
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Jacaranda
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The jacaranda genus, known for its stunning purple blooms, thrives in bright, full sun exposure, requiring a warm climate with minimal frost. These trees prefer well-draining, fertile soil, and once established, they can tolerate short periods of drought. Watering should be done deeply and less frequently. Common challenges include pests like aphids and scale insects, as well as root rot if overwatered. Seasonal considerations involve reducing watering in winter and monitoring for frost damage, with spring being the key growth and blooming period requiring more care and attention.
How to Water Jacaranda?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Jacaranda?
How to Propagate Jacaranda?
How to Plant Jacaranda?
Exploring the Jacaranda Plants
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5 most common species：
Blue jacaranda
Blue jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a plant species native to southern South America. Blue jacaranda grows in many cities around the world. Pretoria, South Africa is known as the Jacaranda City. The blue jacaranda is often referenced in songs and literature.
Purple fern tree
Purple fern tree boasts stunning purple blooms in late spring and early summer, attracting droves of bees and hummingbirds. Indigenous to South America, this tree is coveted for its beautiful wood, which is crafted into high-end furniture and musical instruments.
Jacaranda copaia
Jacaranda copaia is a towering tropical tree, reaching heights of up to 30 meters, known for its straight trunk and sparse canopy. Its leaves are feather-like, with flowers that bloom into striking purple clusters. This species thrives in well-lit forest clearings and is a pioneer species, often one of the first to repopulate cleared areas, benefiting from the abundance of sunlight to quickly assert its presence in the ecosystem.
Sharpleaf jacaranda
Sharpleaf jacaranda boasts a picturesque silhouette with delicate, fern-like foliage that bursts into a vibrant display of tubular, purple-blue blossoms. Typically flourishing in warmer climates, this tree’s expansive canopy provides a dappled shade that benefits the understory vegetation. Its blossoms are not only a visual spectacle but also attract a variety of pollinators, playing a significant ecological role within its habitat.
Jacaranda ulei
Jacaranda ulei is a captivating flowering tree known for its vibrant purple-blue blossoms that contribute to its striking appearance. This species typically flaits fern-like leaves providing a delicate backdrop to the vivid flower clusters. Thriving in warmer climates, jacaranda ulei displays a robust adaptability to various soil types, though it prefers sunny environments. Its ornamental beauty is often used to enhance urban landscapes, adding a splash of color and exotic charm.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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Jacaranda
Jacaranda
Jacaranda are beautiful flowering trees. They grow quickly, displaying large canopies with very long, frond-like leaves. They are often planted where it is desirable to create some shade. Although native to the Americas, you will find this tree cultivated all over the world where the climate is tropical or subtropical.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Jacaranda
Feedback
Attributes of Jacaranda
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Jacaranda
Distribution of Jacaranda
Feedback
Distribution Map of Jacaranda
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Jacaranda
Feedback
The jacaranda genus, known for its stunning purple blooms, thrives in bright, full sun exposure, requiring a warm climate with minimal frost. These trees prefer well-draining, fertile soil, and once established, they can tolerate short periods of drought. Watering should be done deeply and less frequently. Common challenges include pests like aphids and scale insects, as well as root rot if overwatered. Seasonal considerations involve reducing watering in winter and monitoring for frost damage, with spring being the key growth and blooming period requiring more care and attention.
How to Water Jacaranda?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Jacaranda?
How to Propagate Jacaranda?
How to Plant Jacaranda?
Exploring the Jacaranda Plants
Feedback
5 most common species：
Blue jacaranda
Blue jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a plant species native to southern South America. Blue jacaranda grows in many cities around the world. Pretoria, South Africa is known as the Jacaranda City. The blue jacaranda is often referenced in songs and literature.
Purple fern tree
Purple fern tree boasts stunning purple blooms in late spring and early summer, attracting droves of bees and hummingbirds. Indigenous to South America, this tree is coveted for its beautiful wood, which is crafted into high-end furniture and musical instruments.
Jacaranda copaia
Jacaranda copaia is a towering tropical tree, reaching heights of up to 30 meters, known for its straight trunk and sparse canopy. Its leaves are feather-like, with flowers that bloom into striking purple clusters. This species thrives in well-lit forest clearings and is a pioneer species, often one of the first to repopulate cleared areas, benefiting from the abundance of sunlight to quickly assert its presence in the ecosystem.
Sharpleaf jacaranda
Sharpleaf jacaranda boasts a picturesque silhouette with delicate, fern-like foliage that bursts into a vibrant display of tubular, purple-blue blossoms. Typically flourishing in warmer climates, this tree’s expansive canopy provides a dappled shade that benefits the understory vegetation. Its blossoms are not only a visual spectacle but also attract a variety of pollinators, playing a significant ecological role within its habitat.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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