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Sep 24, 2023 · Botanical Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia. Common Name: Jacaranda tree, black poui, blue jacaranda. Family: Bignoniaceae. Plant Type: Deciduous tree. Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11 (USDA) Sun Exposure: Full. Soil Type: Sandy, well-drained. Soil pH: Neutral, acidic. Bloom Time: Spring, summer. Flower Color: Purple, blue. Native Area: South America ...
Height: 25.00 to 50.00 feet. Spread: 15.00 to 30.00 feet. Bloom Time: June to July. Bloom Description: Blue-purple. Sun: Full sun. Water: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Suggested Use: Flowering Tree. Flower: Showy. Garden locations. Culture. Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 (possibly 9b).
Jul 13, 2023 · By Jessica Nolan, Gardening Expert Trees. Jacaranda mimosifolia is a beautiful ornamental tropical tree. The jacaranda tree is known for its spectacular clusters of intense purple-blue trumpet-shaped flowers, attractive green fern-like leaves, and a spreading umbrella-like canopy.
Feb 1, 2024 · At a Glance: Jacaranda mimosifolia - (Blue Jacaranda) Plant Characteristics: Boasts stunning clusters of blue-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. Its fine, fern-like foliage provides dappled shade, making it a favorite for parks and large gardens.
The species Jacaranda mimosifolia has achieved a cosmopolitan distribution due to introductions, to the extent that it has entered popular culture. It can be found growing wild in Central America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal, southern and northern Africa, China, Australia, Rwanda and Cyprus.
Jacaranda mimosifolia is a fast-growing shade tree sprouting to heights of 60′ feet tall, spreading its branches into a crown shape. Its thin bark is silvery-brown in color, smooth when young, but gradually becomes finely scaled as the tree grows older. Its slender twigs form a zigzag pattern and are light red-brown in color.
May 3, 2018 · J. mimosifolia is classified by the IUCN as 'vulnerable'. Although humans have cultivated it (largely as an ornamental tree), it is at a high risk of endangerment in the wild. At Kew, we feel strongly about conservation of plant and fungal diversity. Plants are not just valuable to us, they can play vital roles in their ecosystems.
