Jacaranda Tree
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Plant Details
Common Name: Jacaranda
Botanical Name: Jacaranda Mimosifolia. The species name mimosifoloia refers to the foliage, which resembles that of the mimosa or wattle tree.
Jacaranda grow around 10-15m (30-45ft) tall and have lacy green foliage which turns yellow in autumn before falling. The trumpet-shaped flowers appear before the leaves return, then drop to form a blue carpet undeneath the tree. The colour of the flowers varies from soft blue through to mauve-blue and almost purple.
The Jacaranda, is a native of the dry, high plains of Brazil and Argentina, jacarandas are popular in Australia and some people think they're Australian natives.
Jacarandas prefer sunny position, rich well-drained soil and protection from wind and frost when still young. One important thing to remember is that it's better not to prune jacarandas because after pruning they send up lots of ugly vertical shoots that spoil the appearance of the tree. Jacarandas grow well in most areas of Australia with the exception of the mountains and Hobart.
Jacaranda gives a spectacular display of blue-mauve flowers which create an attractive carpet when they fall to the ground. It has pretty foliage and low maintenance. It looks great for any average to large garden. Jacaranda also makes excellent street trees.
Jacaranda Festival
Here in Australia, Jacaranda's flowering time is October. The best place to see to see the magnificent spring display of flowering jacarandas is during the Jacaranda Festival held yearly in Grafton, Northern Rivers New South Wales when the street are lined with vibrant purple blooms.
History tells us that in 1879, a Grafton seed merchant by the name of Mr H. A. Volkers was contracted to plant trees for the Grafton Council and during 1880 he was instrumental in supplying and planting hundreds of Jacaranda trees in the streets of Grafton.
In 1935, 55 years, after planting those Jacaranda trees, the people of Grafton held the first Jacaranda Festival, to celebrate the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton's broad tree lined avenues. This festival expresses the people's thanksgiving for the generosity with which nature blesses this part of the globe.
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Beautiful blooms of Jacaranda trees and great pics. I love to see these in full bloom as long as they in someone elses yard. They really make a mess to clean up in your own home. Great hub
Hi Eileen, yes, that is one problem, and if the tree is near your pool, that will be a big problem. Nice of you to drop by.....MM
Wow. What an incredible looking tree! Great hub.
Wow how wonderful and pretty...We have trees here that are all pink like that and is so nice lined up in rows along the streets..When the blossoms drop it looks like pink snow on the ground..Thanks for a great Hub G-Ma :o) hugs
Many such beautifully flowering trees are there, but Jacaranda's speciality lies perhaps in having a celebration of its flowering.Good photoes.Nice!
I've been curious about Jacaranda trees ever since I made the rounds at Jacaranda Golf Club in Plantation, Florida, a couple of decades ago. They are beautiful trees, and the name itself has a nice ring to it. Thanks for a great hub and the pretty pictures.
Wow, what beautiful trees.
I look forward when these purple trees line our streets...they are now in bloom here in California. Not sure if they're the same kind. Simply beautiful! You don't want to park your car though under its shade.
I didn't realize it's so beautiful! I've only read about jacarandas referred to in pocketbooks.
Thanks for the beautiful photos! I used to live in southern CA and we had Jacaranda's there but I don't believe I've ever seen one this size or this beautiful! Thank you!
is there a chemical that can be added to make the flowers stay on the tree longer especially areas
Very informative, your phographs are excellent.
Question: My baby Jacaranda (houseplant) is starting new limbs but has a thick looking crusty appearance coming on. It doesn't seem to be insects to the touch but was wondering if this is a natural occurance? Anyone?
Hey, I love your blog! My husband's site has a lot of information on flowering trees. You'll like it... check it out at http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/EmpressTree.htm
I have a beautiful zacranda tree that has never bloomed....it is 5 years old. It is in full sun...the tree itself is beautiful but NO blooms...any ideas on the problem>>>>>
I absolutly love this tree. I was raised in San Diego with my G.Grandmother. In our front yard was the beautiful Jacaranda. I was very intriged by this tree. I know it started my life long study of healing herbs, plants, flowers etc... people would stop their cars, take, pictures, ask questions, and ask for a pod...
I have a jacaranda and it has not bloomed, it is 5 years old. It is in full sun.
I have to do a school profect on the Jacaranda, but I can't find info of its life circle, anyone who knowes anything about it, please comment on this or leave a message on facebook for me. Thnx.
Does anyone know how to tell the age of a Jacaranda or what their life span is? We have been in our home for 26 years, the tree was here and full grown when we moved in. It is about 60 feet tall and has a trunk about 76 inches in diameter. Still flowers beatuifully and is gorgeous. thanks
Jacaranda"s Does this tree or will this tree grow and do well in northern FL.
i am doing a project and i cant find the information on the jacaranda tree i have to do it on all sorts of plants
Oh oh oh these are exquisite! I love 'finding' new trees I didn't know about...thank you for this lovely hub.
I'm putting one of these in my yard and I want to keep it on the smallest size it will grow. How do I train it to grow smaller rather then bigger? Posssible cut the longest stem in the middle????
I grew up in Pretoria and Johannesburg where the streets are lined with thousands of awesome Jacarandas. SO much so that I thought they were native of that area. Thanks for the info!
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solarshingles says:
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Simply beautiful. It seems, that Jacaranda tree really connects the community and brings much more good that only by watching this amazing beauty. Jacaranda festival is also a very great and well organized event.