How do you plant a jacaranda tree?

Plant the tree in an open spot with sandy soil and full sun. Keep the soil moist deep down by soaking it with a hose for half an hour, but letting it dry out in between waterings. Care for a jacaranda tree almost always includes pruning.

Is a jacaranda tree fast growing?

The jacaranda tree makes an excellent shade (or street) tree with its fern-like leaves that can grow up to 20 inches in length. It is a fast-growing tree in a tropical environment, gaining about ten feet a year in its first years of life.

Are jacaranda trees frost tolerant?

Jacaranda cannot withstand temperatures below -70 C the small trees can be seriously damaged if exposed to frost conditions in the first 2 winter years of growth. This means you will need to care for the tree and cover up the deciduous tree during the first 2 frost seasons.

How often should you water a jacaranda tree?

During the spring and summer months, jacaranda should be watered slowly and deeply once every two weeks. During winter when the trees are dormant, water just once or twice. Don’t water at the base of the trunk but rather around the dripline where rain naturally falls from the outer branches.

How do you fertilize a jacaranda tree?

Fertilizing your jacaranda is a breeze. You only need to feed it once a year. If you give it too much nitrogen, your tree may not bloom. We recommend an application of a slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring.

Are jacaranda trees easy to grow?

Jacarandas thrive in tropical and warm, temperate and sheltered areas. But established plants can tolerate and be grown in cooler areas which get light frost, however will be slower-growing, smaller and won’t bloom as well. Plant in rich, well-drained soil that has protection from winds, especially while young.

What is the best fertilizer for jacarandas?

Yearly applications of a 10-10-10 nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium slow-release granular fertilizer will provide the tree with needed nutrients. An application rate of 1 tablespoon per square foot of soil underneath the tree’s canopy is suitable.

How much water do jacaranda trees need?

When does a jacaranda tree bloom?

Most of the blooming occurs in late spring to early summer, but in warmer areas, the tree can flower at any time. Only mature trees have flowers, and while you can grow jacaranda in containers (at least temporarily), trees grown indoors typically do not flower.

How much sun does a jacaranda tree need?

It is deep-rooted, competes with other plant life, and few plants can grow beneath it. It can form thickets of seedlings and decrease biodiversity in an area. For the best blooming, plant your jacaranda tree in full sun, where it receives at least six to eight hours of sun per day.

Do jacaranda trees grow in Zone 9?

The jacaranda tree is a beautiful and versatile tree that will thrive in the south. The jacaranda mimosifolia variety produces flowers with a blue hue that change from lavender to deep blue. They grow best in USDA zones 9 -9 11 but can also be grown further north with proper care.

Are there different types of jacaranda trees?

Varieties of Jacaranda Trees. There are two notable varieties of Jacaranda mimosifolia: J. mimosifolia ‘Alba’: Also called ‘White Christmas’, the Alba cultivar is a full-size jacaranda with a similar habit and care needs to the species tree. It can grow to about 40 feet tall and up to 60 feet wide.