Blue Jacaranda Tree Mimosifolia Ornamental Plant

BUY IT NOW

Blue Jacaranda Description:

Jacaranda mimosifolia, the Blue Jacaranda, is a native plant of South America, especially found in Brazil. This handsome tree grows in tropical low altitude flatlands. It can reach 30 meters high at its full potential, but it's usually grown around about 20 meters. The whole tree is covered with large and delicate grapes and magnificent lavender-blue flowers. The flowers are slightly odorant. The foliage is semi-persistent, made up of feather-like leaves finely cut, that gives a hint of elegance to the tree. The fruit is a flat pouch, about 7 cm wide and brownish yellow. The trunk is large, grey and not very tall.

Blue jacaranda seeds sprouting takes two to three weeks, and they will grow slowly. Small Jacaranda trees can grow in shade, but more mature trees need more sun. Don’t expect your young trees to produce the Jacaranda’s beautiful purple blooms, though. Only older Jacaranda trees will bloom.

Hardiness zones 9-10 (-5ºC/25ºF, 1ºC/35ºF) in winter. Temperatures under -5ºC are a threat to its life. The Blue Jacaranda is not very resistant to large temperature changes. It is preferably grown in a veranda or a glasshouse with a temperature above 3ºC.

The Blue Jacaranda needs a fresh and rich soil in order to stay healthy. It needs good lighting, preferably under a full sun. If grown indoors or in a glasshouse, it can be brought outside only during summer. The tree should be protected from the wind. Its root system is extensive and can make the cultivation of smaller plants under it difficult.

KEY FEATURES

Height: 40 feet (12m), but only a few feet in height if grown in a shallow bonsai pot

Plant type: Deciduous tree

Hardiness: Hardy to -7ºC (19.4ºF) or -12ºC (10.4ºF) with some protection. It is wise to protect younger trees from any frost with a fleece or bubble wrap or bring indoors while there is a chance of frost.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (blooms better in full sun)

Flowering time: Spring to summer

Soil: Fertile, moist and well-drained. Keep soil drier over winter

Propagation methods: Cuttings, grafting and from seeds


Additional Information for Healthy Germination

• Use any good garden soil that does not contain a high level of salt and mix with hummus and sand (1/3, 1/3, 1/3). Plant seeds at a ½ inch deep.

• During summer, water your plant when the soil starts to dry out.

• In winter, water when the soil has been dry for a day or two. Give plenty of light to your plant to accelerate germination. It could take anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks before germination happens. Don’t get discouraged.