This single or multiple trunked tree has corky grey brown bark and spreading curved branches that form a rounded open crown. It has a light green divided fern-like leaves and the bluish bell-shape flowers appear in a cluster in late spring on a leafless tree.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Jacaranda mimosifolia is naturally found in South America growing in sub-tropical forests from Brazil to Bolivia and north-western Argentina. It has also naturalised in many other countries including Australia, North America and Africa. 

It prefers a moist deep well drained poor to moderately fertile sand to clay soil and grows in an open sunny position. It is drought and frost tolerant once established.

Jacaranda is grown for its flowers and its spreading crown of fern-like foliage. It is planted in parks and large gardens for shade or used as a street tree. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is commonly planted in conjunction with the Illawarra Flame Tree or the Silky oak  in large gardens for flower colour contrast. ID 54

Note:
Care should be taken when planting, as is tree produces vigorous roots that can block drains or lift pathways. It is not recommended for sensitive bushland margins as the plant self seeds and may become a weed in some regions.

Jacaranda (jăk-a-RĂND-a) mimosifolia (mee-mo-si-FO-lee-a)

'Jacaranda': Latinate form of the local Brazilian name for this tree; 'mimosifolia': leaves like mimosa.

Bignoniaceae (BIG-non-AY-see-ee)