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Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda )

 

Having a unique lavender flower, and a vase growth form, the Jacaranda tree is by far one of the most attractive tree there is, especially when used for street planting. The tree can reach a height and spread of 15 by 25 meter respectively, and stands out from other deciduous trees. The blooming season for this tree starts in April, and end towards August, The tree has an open canopy, which adds a lot to its aesthetic values, as it is allows some light to pass through, although it acts as a shade tree. 

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  • French Name: flamboyant bleu

    Pronunciation: jack-uh-RAN-duh mih-moe-sih-FOLE-ee-uh

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: North America

  • Heat Zones: 6 to 16

    Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11

  • Uses: Specimen, Shade, Street

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Fast

    Tree Shape: Spreading, Vase

    Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

    Canopy Density: Open

    Canopy Texture: Fine

    Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

    Spread at Maturity: Over 15 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

  • Notes

    The trees flower best in poor soil.

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Parallel

    Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

    Leaf Type: Bipinnately compound

    Leaf Blade: Less than 5

    Leaf Shape: Linear

    Leaf Margins: Entire

    Leaf Texture: Fine

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: Over 20

    Flower Type: Spike

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

    Flower Color: Purple

    Seasons: Spring, Summer

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Capsule

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

    Fruit Color: Brown

    Seasons: Spring, Summer

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: No

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: More than 50

    Plant Propagation: Seed

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