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Jacaranda Tree, Jacaranda mimosaefolia

Jacaranda Tree, Jacaranda mimosaefolia Photo Taken May 11, 2003 At Glendale.

Jacaranda mimosaefolia Grows In Central America	Jacaranda mimosaefolia Grows In Brazil And Australia

Jacaranda Tree Jacaranda mimosaefolia, Family Bignoniaceae ( Leguminosae ) ( Fabaceae ), Jacaranda Tree. Ornamental Tree. Height to about 45 feet. Deciduous to semi-evergreen, one of the most beautiful flowering trees grown in Arizona. Will grow in most soils. Likes a hot, sunny & sheltered position. Susceptible to frosts. Native of Brazil. Quick growing; short lived. Oblong; Open branched, fruit is flat, disc-like contains numerous papery winged seeds. Feathery leaves and blue colour flowers are added attraction. Height: Height to about 45 feet. Flowers: Tubularor trumpet shaped, lavender blue, flowers, about 2 inches long, in long clusters of about 8 to 12 inches. Blooming Time: May to June. Leaves: Feather like leaves. Seed Pod: Brown, flat, disc-like contains numerous papery winged seeds. Elevation: 0 - 2000 Feet. Habitat: Landscape Plant. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken In Glendale. May 11, 2003.