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This Adelaide Advanced Nursery fact sheet is a guide only . Jacaranda mimosifolia syn. J. acutifolia COMMON NAME; Jacaranda, Brazilian Rose Wood. FAMILY; Bignoniaceae ORIGIN; Brazil, Bolivia, Argentine HEIGHT; 10-15mt. WIDTH; 10-15mt HABIT; A tree with a large spreading crown, vase like in shape. Fast growth rate. FOLIAGE; Deciduous. Dark green fern-like leaves 30-40cm long, bipinnate. FLOWERS; Trumpet shaped lavender flowers 4-5cm long, produced in abundance in clusters 15-20cm long, with up to 40-60 flowers per cluster. Very faintly perfumed. FLOWERING SEASON; October to December. FRUIT; Flat woody disc irregular in shape, 5-6cm across, brown when ripe, persistent, can cause some litter. CULTURE & USE; Car parks, street tree, parks, gardens, shade, ornamental specimen. PRUNING; Formative pruning when young to develop a strong central leader is required. Lower branches should be removed when young to reduce scarring. If pruned incorrectly once established, unsightly sapling like vertical shoots can result ruining the form of the tree. COMMENTS; Frost tender when young but once established fairly hardy. Protect from strong winds. Prefer a well drained loamy soil. Flowers best in a full sun position. May require additional irrigation through extended dry periods. For more information call or fax our office PH 8270 7700 FAX 8388 2711
