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Jacaranda mimosaefolia.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Beautiful flowering tree with a wide spreading habit. Dark green, fernlike foliage. In summer it has clusters of glorious mauve blue flowers which are most spectacular. For best growth and flowering avoid cold frosty sites, it far prefers a long hot summer. Protect from cold winds. Excellent as a speciemen tree over a BBQ area.

Genus

Jacaranda

Species mimosaefolia.

Cultivar

Common name

Jacaranda

Family name

Bignoniaceae

Place of origin

Brazil

DETAILS

Height

10 m

Width

5 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Deciduous

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained

Exposure

Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate light frost only

Garden Style

Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Trees