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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hi
i lived in in zimbabwe most of my life and the jacaranda trees are the one that i will rember until the day i die.
there was always colour.
all year round.
thanks
I was at school at Falcon College in the old Rhodesia. We had wonderful jacaranda-lined avenues. From memory they used to flower in October. It was always said when they flowered it was time to swot seriously for the year end exams!
From memory I think there are four varieties - purple, pink/red, white and yellow. Can someone confirm this or is my memory playing tricks?
Thanks for posting this. I heard people on myLot discussing this tree and so I googled for a site with pictures. I was surprised to find that led me back here to HubPages to get my information. Great job!
i love this tree it is so beautiful i want one and want to know how to get one if i can? if anybody knows please email me at dragonfly32189@yahoo.com
Does any 1 know how many meters the jacarada have to be away from the house so that the roots of the tree wont damage the house?
our first encounter with the jacarada tree was when we visited relatives in Australia during October 1995. the display was breath taking, since that time i have been trying to find a centre who supplies small trees in the North West of England, if anybody has any suggestion please post. lets hope the reply sooner than the last posting 2 years ago
What does the seed look like. I have some pdos from a Jacaranda tree from 3-4 years ago and have kept it that long in my refrigerator. Would the seeds inside that look very light and fragile still be good to plant. I have put a few between wet paper towels to see what happens.
What an amazing and gorgeous tree, just like the Poinciana tree.
Great hub you wrote.
i like the tree because is my name and is beautiful.
Annette far as I'm aware Jacaranda root systems are moderately aggressive. I'd recommend at least 2-3m clearance to a retaining wall, particualarly if the tree is on the high side of the wall.
When should I plant my new Jacaranda trees..I live in Australia´s Hunter Valley NSW....??? Thank
My neighbour wants my Jacarandah cut down saying the roots will cause damage to a close by retaining wall. Are the roots overly strong and agressive to do this?
My young Jacaranda is growing here in Melbourne Australia but it has been attacked by a pest of some sort which is stripping the delicate foliage. I don't know what to treat it wih.
These trees make beautiful musical instruments. Their abundance makes them a viable source to fell as a substitute for Dalbergia Nigra species.
I live in Arizona and we have two Jacaranda trees. ( the J is pronounced like an H ) They are beautiful and the litter they
I live in Arizona and we have two Jacaranda trees. ( the J is pronounced like an H ) They are beautiful and the litter they create is minimal in relation to the beauty they possess.
jacaranda flowers in islamabad(pakistan) area in the month of April-May.It is planted mainly as a street tree, the avenues which are lined with jacaranda are spectacular durign spring. your photos of jacaranda are simply beautiful,loved them.
I had never heard of jacaranda trees until my husband and I went to South Africa. I couldn't believe how beautiful they are! We don't have anything like that in north-western New Mexico.
Thanks. On second look, I noticed the opera house in one background. They really are pretty trees.
Pamela Kinnaird W Level 4 Commenter 3 weeks ago
Beautiful. These trees grow all over the upcountry of Maui, too. Great photos. Voting this way up.