Jacaranda

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Produces masses of spectacular lavender-blue flowers in spring. Excellent as a specimen plant with attractive soft, delicate, fernlike foliage and flowers. Light, dappled shade is useful near patios.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

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Common Boxwood

Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Wisteria

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Wisteria

Striking panicles of fragrant flowers dangle elegantly from clinging vines. Chinese wisteria blooms before the foliage appears, while Japanese wisteria blooms appear with the leaves. Use as a vine to climb on structures or train into a tree form.

Yaupon Holly

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

Details

Common name

Jacaranda

Botanical name

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Zone

USDA 10 - 11

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Bloom time

spring-summer

Light

sun

Height

25-40' (7.5-13 m)

Habit

spreading

Water

daily

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

prune back in spring