Jacaranda Seeds – Blue

Blue Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is admired worldwide for its striking clusters of violet-blue flowers and fern-like foliage. This ornamental tree adds beauty and shade to landscapes, making it a favorite in warm climates. Easy to establish from seed, it provides gardeners with a stunning and long-lasting display.

Features and Specifications:

• Common Name: Blue Jacaranda

• Scientific Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia

• Plant Type: Ornamental, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree

• Growth Habit: Medium to large tree, spreading canopy

• Height at Maturity: 25–50 ft (in warm climates)

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer; flowers may last several weeks

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as a container plant in cooler regions)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–June

  • Zones 7–8: March–May (start indoors, transplant after frost risk)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-draining, fertile soil; slightly sandy loam preferred

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during germination and establishment

• Maturity Time: Seeds germinate within 2–6 weeks; flowering typically begins in 3–5 years

• Landscape Use: Shade tree, decorative flowering tree, container specimen in cooler zones