Jacaranda mimosifolia, also known as the jacaranda, blue jacaranda, or fern tree, is a species of flowering plant native to South America, particularly Argentina and Bolivia. It is a stunning ornamental tree prized for its beautiful blue-violet flowers and delicate fern-like foliage. The tree can grow up to 20 meters tall with a thin and grey-brown bark that becomes finely scaly as it ages. The leaves are huge, paddle-shaped, deep green, and up to 8 feet long. The flowers are up to 5 cm long and are grouped in 30 cm panicles. They appear in spring and early summer and last for up to two months. They are sometimes followed by edible, tasty yellow bananas.
Here are some tips for caring for Jacaranda mimosifolia: