How to grow jacaranda
Characteristics of Jacaranda mimosifolia
| May – June. Tubular blue flowers till 3 cm in hanging racemes, born before the leaves. Compound leaves, bipinnate, till 50 cm. Fruits in capsule, dark brown. Deciduous tree that can reach 15 m. |
| Having very superficial roots, it is convenient an abundant watering, especially in young samples. (species of tropical and subtropical origin).As it grows it can tolerate the drought better. |
| Square or garden tree. Very used by the beauty of its blue flowers. The wood, although it is good, is little used. |
| Sun, it is quite sensitive to freezing, especially the young samples. |
| By means of seeds in spring or cuttings in summer. It should not be pruned, because the new branches, having a divergent growth, break up with the balance of the plant. |
| Preferably rich in organic matter, well drained. |
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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
