Jacaranda mimosifolia syn. J. acutifolia

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Jacaranda mimosifolia syn. J. acutifolia
COMMON NAME; Jacaranda, Brazilian Rose Wood.
FAMILY; Bignoniaceae
ORIGIN; Brazil, Bolivia, Argentine
HEIGHT; 10-15mt.
WIDTH; 10-15mt
HABIT; A tree with a large spreading crown, vase like in shape. Fast
growth rate.
FOLIAGE; Deciduous. Dark green fern-like leaves 30-40cm long,
bipinnate.
FLOWERS; Trumpet shaped lavender flowers 4-5cm long, produced in
abundance in clusters 15-20cm long, with up to 40-60 flowers per
cluster. Very faintly perfumed.
FLOWERING SEASON; October to December.
FRUIT; Flat woody disc irregular in shape, 5-6cm across, brown when
ripe, persistent, can cause some litter.
CULTURE & USE; Car parks, street tree, parks, gardens, shade, ornamental specimen.
PRUNING; Formative pruning when young to develop a strong central leader is required. Lower branches
should be removed when young to reduce scarring. If pruned incorrectly once established, unsightly sapling
like vertical shoots can result ruining the form of the tree.
COMMENTS; Frost tender when young but once established fairly hardy. Protect from strong winds. Prefer
a well drained loamy soil. Flowers best in a full sun position. May require additional irrigation through
extended dry periods.
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