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title: "Plant Profile: Jacaranda"
description: Late spring and early summer there is a sight recognized by any Australian – the purple flowers of the Jacaranda lining streets and gardens.
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# [Plant Profile: Jacaranda](https://blog.rockypoint.com.au/jacaranda)

 Written by [Rocky Point](https://blog.rockypoint.com.au/author/rachelle) | Jan 3, 2022 8:00:00 PM

Late spring and early summer there is a sight recognized by any Australian – the purple flowers of the Jacaranda lining streets and gardens.

Native to Brazil, these beautiful trees can reach heights of 10-15m and spread around the same in their canopy.

**Sunlight:** Jacarandas love a sunny position, full sun will suit them just fine.

**Watering:** Regular watering is needed, especially in the hot summer months

**Soil:** They appreciated a fertile soil that’s well drained. Add plenty of organic matter like [ActivGrow Soil Improver](https://rockypoint.com.au/products/activgrow/) or [Garden Soil](https://rockypoint.com.au/products/garden-soil/) prior to planting.

**Mulching:** Keep your tree happy in summer months by adding a good layer (around 50mm) around the root base of the tree with an organic-material mulch like [Pine Bark Mulch](https://rockypoint.com.au/products/pine-bark/). Ensure the ground is moist already when you mulch.

**Pruning:** *Forget about it!* When you prune a jacaranda, it sends up vertical shoots and you’ll never get it’s natural umbrella shape back.

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