Winterizing Jacaranda Trees
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Comments (1)Im not sure I would be cutting off ANY green no matter where it comes from. It might not be pretty but the plant need that green to make food (photosynthesis). What Im doing with my frost damaged trees is just letting them green up and leaving everything living on the tree. Next year Ill make it look nice....See Morenew jacaranda tree
Comments (21)Jacarandas actually enjoy a bit of cold weather during the winter season. Not freezing though. Some papers I read explained that their flowering schedule is based on the last period of cold weather combined with late winter rainfall. The roots will continue to grow through the winter even if the plant is bare. I have also read some accounts of people who didn't plant their trees early enough in fall and kept them in their garage through the first winter, taking them outside on nicer days. I haven't seen that done firsthand. They then did the planting in Feb/Mar after the risk of freezing was gone. The tree was still bare, but the weather was safe. Established plants always have a better chance of making it through super-cold nights. Most of the Jacarandas in California had a late bloom in 2005 because of some exceptionally heavy March rains. My year-old tree made it through a few frosty nights (on deck in a pot), but there wasn't anything below 30. I have to guess that with proper protection for the roots and trunk it would have been okay away from the house. We will probably plant it in late September....See MoreWhat do Jacaranda & Crape Myrtles look like in winter???
Comments (18)I would not recommend Crepe Myrtles AT ALL they provide ZERO shade and are best used as a border tree for privacy and they grow Straight up and down even as a mature tree. I always shake my head when people plant these in their front lawns as they are going to be very disappointed. They are the WORST tree for shade and are on the most hated list for tree preservation groups because the cities always tries to pass these off as planting shade trees to meet quota. They are again only good for border trees and a punch of color not a shade tree AT ALL. I always try to warn people away from planting these in their front lawn.. ughh ..I would pick a Jacaranda every time just plant it close to the edge of your front lawn so the roots are not a problem and provide shade to your lawn and sidewalk. Also FYI if the tree roots rise which they shouldn't if planted deep enough and in proper planting sacks , the city is responsible for maintaining that tree in most cities. Within 5-15 feet in from the sidewalk most cities have responsibility for tree growth maintenance ie tree roots which is why I encourage people to plant as close the curb as possible. Consult your local tree foundations as to city responsibility to canopy within 5-15 feet.. Also while these trees are incredibly fast growing trees it will take some time before it ever becomes an issue if at all, we are talking decades.. by then your tree is most likely under protection of city tree ordinances. LUCKY YOU!...See MoreJacaranda Tree in Sacramento
Comments (5)Bob,Sacramento might already be Jacaranda friendly,after all you have seen large ones you said. And i know Capital park has the states largest Erythina crista galli and a few other tender trees.And if your well into the city, even more urban warming to go with the blazing summers they love. Jacarandas for the most part survived 1990's big freeze in the bay area..a normal Sacramento winter in comparison is a walk in the park....See Morehoneybunny2 Fox
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