Description
Jacaranda or green ebony tree
Belongs to the Bignoniaceae family
About 45 species of trees and shrubs
Deciduous in cold areas
Evergreen in moderate areas
Height can exceed 18 meters
Fast growing reaching 3 meters in the first year
Bright purple flowers appear before leaves
Blooms in summer and early spring for 8 weeks
Single flower size 5×2 cm
Native to Mexico Caribbean and South America
Wood is strong and durable suitable for carving and woodworking
Care
Fertilize once a month during active growth
Prune upper branches in early spring for dense growth
Propagation
By seeds in March and April
By cuttings in February and March
Grafting in spring
