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Jacaranda acutifolia

 
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Family: Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Jacaranda (jak-uh-RAHN-duh) (Info)
Species: acutifolia (a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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Profile:

3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive PatioPee On Aug 20, 2008, PatioPee from Montgomery, TX wrote:

My Jacaranda "shrub" has double in size in 5 months; is full and beautiful, altho immature. Does anyone know if I should dig it out of ground and winterize in garage ? I live north of Houston, near Conroe.

Positive Opoetree On Jul 8, 2008, Opoetree from Oak View, CA wrote:

We have many of these trees in my area (Ventura / Ojai Valley / Santa Barbara). Sometimes, they are used in landscaping around shopping malls. A relative in Santa Barbara had one in her front yard, and now one of my neighbors has one that towers over his house. I have started a young one in a pot.

The foliage is very feathery and the blossoms are delightful ruffly purple flowers. I consider it to be a charming addition to any landscape. The colorful blooms have a lot of cheerful personality.

Positive Ulrich On Jun 8, 2002, Ulrich from Manhattan Beach, CA
(Zone 11) wrote:

It generally blooms before the foliage appears. This is zone 10b.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona
Manhattan Beach, California
Mill Valley, California
Oak View, California
Davenport, Florida
Spring Hill, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Alice, Texas



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