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Jacaranda
mimosifolia ~ Jacaranda or Brazilian Rose Wood |
Jacaranda mimosifolia
usually goes by the genus name Jacaranda here. Elsewhere it can be
called Green Ebony or Brazilian Rose Wood. In South Africa and in
parts of Australia and in Hawaii Jacaranda trees have become invasive
displacing the native plants. In our area the Jacaranda mimosifolia
trees will sometimes have seedlings but it is fairly rare. I have
yet to see one in an area that was not planted. Jacaranda
mimosifolia is tender in the mid to low 20's and can stay deciduous until
quite late in the season. There is a white selection Jacaranda
mimosifolia alba. It is both more tender and weaker growing.
The soft ferny foliage is very attractive while it is on the tree.
The flowers and leaves can make a tremendous mess as they all litter a
driveway. The flowers tend to stick to the paving if they have been
stepped on or driven over. The Jacaranda trees tend to put out
branches at odd angles and suckers from most any part of the trunk are
common so regular pruning is advised. Jacaranda mimosifolia is
native to Argentina and Bolivia.
High resolution images
of Jacaranda mimosifolia are available |
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