Add stunning purple-blue blooms to your garden with Purple Jacaranda, an heirloom flowering tree admired for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers and graceful, fern-like foliage. Ideal for parks, large gardens, and streetscapes, this fast-growing tree attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while creating a striking visual display. Its hardy nature and easy-care requirements make it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
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Height/Spread: 25 – 50 feet tall, spreading canopy
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Flower Color: Purple-blue, trumpet-shaped blooms
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Special Traits: Bright blooms, pollinator-friendly, hardy, low-maintenance
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors in warm, frost-free conditions.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Plant seedlings at least 10 – 15 feet apart to accommodate mature tree growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal temperature and light conditions.
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Care: Provide full sun, mulch to retain soil moisture, and prune lightly to maintain shape.