Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda
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
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.