Jacaranda – 50+ Tree Seeds

Grow your own Jacaranda tree from seed and enjoy feathery purple blooms every summer. Known for its fern-like leaves and airy canopy, this fast-growing tree adds ornamental value to any lawn, large pot, or roadside planting.

Jacarandas thrive in warm climates and are popular for their seasonal flower showers and filtered light shade.

Why Gardeners Prefer Jacaranda

• Fast-Growing Shade Tree – Grows 5–6 ft in 2–3 years from seed
• Purple Summer Flowers – Bloom around April–June once mature
• Container or Ground Use – Grows in 18–24 inch pots or garden beds
• Airy Canopy – Great filtered light for underplanting
• Low Water Needs – Adapts to rooftop heat and dry spells

How to Grow Jacaranda from Seed

Where to Sow:

• Large pots (18–24 inch) or open garden beds
• Best in full sun spots (6–8 hrs daily)

Steps:

1. Soak seeds overnight to soften outer coat
2. Sow 0.5 cm deep in light, moist mix (2:1 soil to Vermicompost)
3. Keep evenly moist and warm (25–30°C)
4. Germinates in 2–3 weeks
5. Transplant when seedlings are 5–6 inches tall

Fertilizer & Tree Care

• During Transplant: Use Bone Meal for better rooting
• After Establishment: Apply NPK 20-20-20 Fertilizer every 20–30 days
• Leaf Health: Spray Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer monthly if pale

FAQs

When will Jacaranda bloom from seed?
Usually in 3–5 years if grown in full sun and warm conditions.

Is Jacaranda suitable for pots long-term?
Yes — it can be kept in a large 18–24 inch pot with pruning.

How tall does it grow in a container?
6–8 ft with good sunlight. Prune annually to maintain size.

Can it handle summer heat?
Yes — it thrives in full sun and tolerates dry spells after establishment.

Does it need pruning?
Prune in late summer to shape. Avoid cutting main trunk in early years.