Jacaranda mimosifolia – Jacaranda

Description

Jacaranda mimosifolia – Jacaranda Tree

HEIGHT: 10-15m

WIDTH: 10m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Spreading

FOLIAGE: The Jacaranda tree displays soft green, fern-like foliage which is displayed year round. However, the trees may shed their foliage in colder climates.

GROWTH RATE: Fast

DESCRIPTION: The Jacaranda Tree displays a prolific summer blossom of purple bell-shaped blooms. They are a standout specimen tree in any medium-large garden, spreading almost as wide as the tree grows tall.

LANDSCAPE USES: An exceptional feature tree in medium to large gardens with its stunning summer foliage. This beautiful specimen tree is often used in parks & street plantings as it offers filtered shade underneath its soft canopy.

TOLERANCES: Jacaranda’s thrive in fertile, well-drained soils in a sunny position and have been known to if situated in heavy, wet soils.  Young plants will defoliate in colder climates where frosts are frequent however will re-shoot in mid-spring. Drought toleratant for short periods of time.

TREE CARE: Young plants may defoliate in winter especially in areas where frosts are prominent. Prune any blackened shoots from the tree which will re-shoot in mid-spring.