Botanical Name: Common Names:
Jacaranda mimosifolia 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, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny aspect planted in well-drained, fertile soil. Requires regular watering in the summer months. Mulch well to retain moisture. No pruning required.
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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