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Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda
Notes

Uses: This fast growing ornamental tree species has been widely planted as a shade and street tree in Adelaide however it is better planted in wider streetscapes, parks and reserves away from over-head power lines and walkways.
Masses of violet-blue flowers in Summer.
Need to protect from frost for the first couple of years.
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways.
Note: This species is classified schedule 2, Regulation 24.3 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection. They should also not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer pipe in home gardens.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open_d Open
  • Height 8-10m
  • Spread 8-10m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Bignoniaceae
  • Botanical Name Jacaranda mimosifolia
  • Common Name Jacaranda
  • Origin South America
  • Habit Upright, Spreading, Rounded
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Mauve
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Shade, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Spring
  • Trunk Smooth, Rough
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)
The following Adelaide Councils have this tree on their preferred species list: Gawler, Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, City of Onkaparinga