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JACARANDA mimosifolia
Commonly known as , Fern tree
Long, white-throated, glowing purple-blue flowers in pyramidical panicles followed by disc-shaped seed pods
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Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Vulnerable
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse. -
Place of origin
Bolivia, Argentina. -
DeciduousBroad leaves 25-45 cm (10-18in) long composed of many elliptic small, bright-green leaflets.
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Blue
Purple blue -
Bell/LanternNarrowly bell-shaped 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
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PaniclesBroadly pyramidical panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) long
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Tubular
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Bipinnate
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSpreading tree. Foxglove-like flowers carried on leafless branches or with young foliage
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
10m (33ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Jacaranda - Growing Guide
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