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Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
-27.501, 153.023
Field Notes
Description:
Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. These trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, South America (especially Argentina), Cuba, Hispaniola and the Bahamas. Jacarandas are large trees which grow to 10m (30') tall and up to 10m (30') wide with a low, broad branching habit. As well as the commonly seen purple, there are also white-flowering and variegated foliage varieties.
Habitat:
Jacarandas don't like frost, so in Australia grow best from Sydney to Perth and north along the coast. They are well suited to warm coastal areas but will grow inland and further south if protected from frosts, particularly as younger trees. In colder areas plants may flower later in the season and trees will be smaller in height and spread.
Notes:
Local Jacrandas in Brisbane. These trees are by the Brisbane River. It's always beautiful when they bloom in spring, but it always seems to coincide with the winds of that season which is a pity.
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