Jacaranda, tree of Angelic Beauty
Jacaranda Trees along a Street Seeds, fruits and foliage feed the body Beauty of flowers feeds the soul J acaranda is a flowering tree in the family Bignoniaceae , native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has been planted widely in Asia and Australia now. Jacaranda can be propagated from grafting, cuttings and seeds though plants grown from seeds take a long time to bloom. Jacaranda grows in well drained soil and tolerates drought and brief spells of frost and freeze. Several are widely grown as ornamental trees throughout the subtropical regions of the world because of their intense flower displays. It has a delicate and pretty foliage too and makes a great potted plant as well until it grows to a height of three feet or so at which time it must be transferred to garden, park or the forest. Blue Jacaranda is used in medicine and industry. It’s wood, in a cream and pink tone and pleasant smell, is used in cabinet mak...