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Jacaranda mimosifolia

Jacaranda

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery/Sortomme

 

Description

This irregular to rounded deciduous tree will reach about 40' tall and has fine, compound green leaves with blue flowers. Jacaranda's main blooming season is in spring and summer, but it will often produce sporadic blooms in fall as well.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.