Jacaranda Mimosifolia, Neel Mohar

Jacaranda Mimosifolia – With Full Instructions Of Germination

A fast growing tree from South America, eventually growing to a height of around 40 feet (12 m) within the ground, although staying much smaller if grown within a pot.

Deciduous, lacy, fern-like foliage composed of bright-green leaflets – very attractive even when not in flower or in leaf. The leaves, as the name suggests, resemble those of a mimosa

The tree produces a spectacular long-lasting flowering display during spring and summer, where panicles of fragrant trumpet-shaped lavender flowers (each 3.5cm-5cm long) cover the tree. A lavender carpet of fallen blossoms then forms underneath

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed

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 chance of frost. If the tips of the plant ever get damaged by a frost, new shoots will appear from pruning back into healthier growth

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

Product Description:

Jacaranda mimosifolia, the Blue Jacaranda, is native 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 more around 20 meter.

Blooming season is in summer. The whole tree is covered with large and delicate grapes of magnificent lavender blue flowers. The flowers are slightly odorant. The foliage is semi-persistent, made up of feather-like leaves finely cutted, that give 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.

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.

Additional Information.

Germination 

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