This weekend while planting the front garden I planted Columbine, and Foxglove. I am looking at the multiple buds on the Clematis My neighbor mentioned if I have ever seen a Jacaranda Tree. As a matter of fact I said '“ I have.” She asked “ Where ? “ I answered , “ West Hollywood , California
I recalled several streets were lined with flowering Jacarandas. This flowering plant has 49 species and belongs to the Family Bignoniaceae. I have never seen Jacaranda in other states. These trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions in South America, Central America, Mexico and Caribbean. In California when you see the blooming trees it is a sign of spring. So since I did not know anything about these trees I decided to do some research.
The flowers on this tree are conspicuous large panicles. Each flower has five-lobed blue to purple blue corolla. I hear there are also some species with white flowers.
There is even a city named The Jacaranda City-- it is in South Africa. The city is Pretoria. There are an enormous amount of Jacarandas lining the streets and in parks and gardens. It can be seen by plane or in the distant hills as blue/purple colors. It must be radiant.When the trees are in bloom it is a not only a sign of spring, but also a sign of year end exams in the University. It is said that if a Jacaranda blossom falls are your head you will pass all your examinations
In Southern California these trees were imported by horticulturalist, Kate Sessions
Until tomorrow…