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Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Pronunciation: jak-a-RAN-da mee-mo-si-FO-lee-a
SKU #04635
An interesting tree with an open-branched, rounded crown holding large clusters of showy lavender-blue flowers that arrive in spring, backed by large bright green pinnate foliage that has a fern-like appearance. A splendid lawn specimen for a waterwise landscape with a broad canopy for dappled shade. Semi-evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 25 to 40 ft. tall, 25 to 35 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | If everyone lived in frost-free climates, they would all have a Jacaranda tree in the yard. These open-headed trees offer filtered shade ideal for patios, courtyards, and decks. They are proven as street trees and make a great front-yard flowering specimen. A drought-resistant solution. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lilyturf (Liriope); Plumbago (Plumbago); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Sago Palm (Cycas) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. May be pruned annually to maintain desired size. |
| Lore | Due to the prevalence of these trees, the capital of South Africa, Pretoria, is known as Jacaranda city or Jakarandastad in Afrikaans |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.