Blue Jacaranda

Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to south-central South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its attractive and long-lasting violet-colored flowers. It is also known as the jacaranda, blue jacaranda, black poui, Nupur or fern tree. Jacaranda trees thrive most in Hawaii, the South, Southern California, and certain regions of Texas in the United States. There, where the conditions are ideal, they grow noticeably more quickly. When planted on the spot, the jacaranda tree often provides great shade. Do not, however, let them overhang a swimming pool. Jacaranda trees shed a lot of leaves; this may eventually cause the pool filter to clog. The jacaranda tree can get aphids and scale, just like many other garden plants. Another insect pest, the glassy winged sharpshooter, can also infest its leaves. Get rid of these pests by spraying with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Too little water or too much fertilizer can also cause ailing jacaranda trees.

Scientific name: Jacaranda mimosifolia

Height: 25 to 40 feet

Family: Bignoniaceae

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales