Jacaranda Bloom

Overview:

The early onset bloom of jacaranda set off alarm bells among residents and scientists in Mexico City.

About Jacaranda Bloom:

It’s also known by its synonym Jacaranda acutifolia.

It is a deciduous tree, Jacaranda mimosifolia comes from the Bignoniaceae family. Blue jacaranda is native of Brazil and North West Argentina.

These are hardy trees that grow well in tropical climes, well-drained soil and plenty of sun to showcase their lavender touch.

They are widely grown in warm parts of the world and in greenhouses for their showy blue or violet flowers and attractive, oppositely paired, compound leaves.

Uses: In Brazil, its wood is used to make guitars. It has no edible use, its bark and root has medicinal advantages.

It is also recommended as an alternative wood carving tree species, especially in Kenya.

Ecological significance: They attract more hummingbirds and bees than many native trees, so a change in flowering could lead to a decrease in these populations.

Concern: Some jacarandas began blooming in early January, when they normally awaken in spring.