Botanical Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia
Common Names: Jacaranda, Blue Jacaranda, Black Poui,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Open Canopy, Upright
Description:
Stunning open-branched tree with soft green foliage that provides dappled shade before turning yellow in Winter before before leaf-fall. Iconic summer flowers are considered purple or blue and completely cover the canopy. Grows to 10m tall and 10m wide. A great choice as a deciduous feature tree or street tree in tropical climates. Jacaranda mimosifolia is regarded as an environmental weed in New South Wales and Queensland.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bignoniaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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