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Bonsai Blue Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Sakai01' PP #26,574
Pronunciation: jak-a-RAN-da mee-mo-si-FO-lee-a
SKU #01907
A truly dwarf Jacaranda with showy, large, deep purple, tubular flowers. An ideal small specimen tree for today's smaller gardens, equally useful as a large border accent or in decorative pots on a terrace or patio. Bright green, fern-like foliage takes well to pruning and is remarkably heat and drought tolerant. Semi-evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lilyturf (Liriope); Orchid Tree (Bauhinia); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus); 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. |
| History | Jacaranda, a genus of the American tropics, was named by famed French botanist, Antoine Juisseau in the early 19th century. The genus name is that used by locals in Brazil. This dwarf cultivar, Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Sakai01' (trade name Bonsai Blue) originated in Japan, where it was discovered by breeder Kiyoshi Sakai. It was found as a chance seedling in his garden in Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki, Japan in May 1995. The new cultivar was noted for its remarkable dwarf habit, in comparison to other seedlings of Jacaranda mimosifolia observed. Upon grafting and continued evaluation, the new cultivar produced flowers only 2 years after grafting, as compared to the species Jacaranda mimosifolia which typically does not flower until reaching ten years of age. This new plant was first reproduced by asexual propogation in Nichinan-shi, Miyazaki, Japan in May 1997. Continued asexual propagation by budding and grafting has determined that the characteristics of this cultivar are stable and true to type. U.S. Plant Patent # |
| Lore | Due to the prevalence of these trees, the capital of South Africa, Pretoria, is known as Jacaranda city or Jakarandastad in Afrikaans |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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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.