Home & Garden Architecture

How to Grow a Jacaranda Tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia)

Instructions

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This tree is semi-deciduous. It thins but doesn't usually drop all its leaves in winter unless the weather drops down to freezing repeatedly. Native to Brazil and Bolivia, it will handle frosty temperatures down to 20' - 25'F once established, but will not survive much frost when young.
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The Blue Jacaranda can grow from 15' to 40' tall. It likes lots of sun and doesn't mind hot temperatures. The Jacaranda prefers a well drained sandy soil and isn't really fond of winds. It handles low rainfall and dry air making it a good choice for the drought tolerant landscape. If it is happy where it is growing it can form a truly spectacular tree.
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The Jacaranda is not a great tree to grow where cars are likely park beneath since the flowers drop heavily and are sticky. Large seed pods also form and will eventually drop so this is not a neat, clean tree and will require some clean up.
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Grow the Jacaranda mimosifolia where its showy purple flowers can be seen easily and where falling litter will not be a problem. It is probably one of the most stunning trees you can have in the garden when it is in flower, and its feathery leaves make it an asset to the landscape all year round.

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