
Blue jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
Blue jacaranda, also known as Fern tree, Brazilian rosewood
The blue jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia), originally from southern South America, is a popular tree in many global cities. Notably, Pretoria in South Africa is famously called the Jacaranda City due to the abundance of these striking blue trees. This tree is frequently mentioned in various songs and literary works.
Key Facts About Blue jacaranda
Attributes of Blue jacaranda
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
5 m to 20 m
Spread
4.5 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
18 cm
Flower Color
Purple Blue
Scientific Classification of Blue jacaranda
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Bignonia
Genus
Jacaranda
Species
Blue jacaranda