G'day

I've decided a Jacaranda would be perfect for the side garden, but as
I've kept to pink/burgundy/cream/white for the garden colour scheme this
means a Pink Jacaranda would be more suitable.

Does anyone have, or know of, a Pink Jacaranda where I could get some
seeds please? A young tree would be preferable but in searches so far
most are the mauve variety, which are really, really pretty but don't
suit my colour scheme.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Bronwyn ;-)

unfortunately the Jacaranda only comes in two colours white and blue/mauve.
The white type grows double the size of the blue/mauve. So unless you have
acreage forget it. Go for a crepe myrtle instead you won't regret it and
make sure it is mildew resistant. They are available in pink, white and
possibly creme.

As an aside Jacarandas take 5 years to flower form seed. They take 2 years
from a cutting from a mature tree.

Cheers

Richard


"HC" wrote in message
...
G'day

I've decided a Jacaranda would be perfect for the side garden, but as I've
kept to pink/burgundy/cream/white for the garden colour scheme this means
a Pink Jacaranda would be more suitable.

Does anyone have, or know of, a Pink Jacaranda where I could get some
seeds please? A young tree would be preferable but in searches so far
most are the mauve variety, which are really, really pretty but don't suit
my colour scheme.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Bronwyn ;-)

unfortunately the Jacaranda only comes in two colours white and blue/mauve.
The white type grows double the size of the blue/mauve. So unless you have
acreage forget it. Go for a crepe myrtle instead you won't regret it and
make sure it is mildew resistant. They are available in pink, white and
possibly creme.

As an aside Jacarandas take 5 years to flower from seed. They take 2 years
from a cutting from a mature tree.

Cheers

Richard

G'day Richard

In several of my books, including one by Stirling Macoboy, it says they
come in white, pink or red, as well as mauve.

I've got two Crepe Myrtles that are a deep, red/pink although they were
labelled differently when I bought them, because I wouldn't have bought
two of the same colour for a surburban garden.

Bronwyn ;-)


Loosecanon wrote:

unfortunately the Jacaranda only comes in two colours white and blue/mauve.
The white type grows double the size of the blue/mauve. So unless you have
acreage forget it. Go for a crepe myrtle instead you won't regret it and
make sure it is mildew resistant. They are available in pink, white and
possibly creme.

As an aside Jacarandas take 5 years to flower form seed. They take 2 years
from a cutting from a mature tree.

Cheers

Richard


"HC" wrote in message
...

G'day

I've decided a Jacaranda would be perfect for the side garden, but as I've
kept to pink/burgundy/cream/white for the garden colour scheme this means
a Pink Jacaranda would be more suitable.

Does anyone have, or know of, a Pink Jacaranda where I could get some
seeds please? A young tree would be preferable but in searches so far
most are the mauve variety, which are really, really pretty but don't suit
my colour scheme.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Bronwyn ;-)


unfortunately the Jacaranda only comes in two colours white and blue/mauve.
The white type grows double the size of the blue/mauve. So unless you have
acreage forget it. Go for a crepe myrtle instead you won't regret it and
make sure it is mildew resistant. They are available in pink, white and
possibly creme.

As an aside Jacarandas take 5 years to flower from seed. They take 2 years
from a cutting from a mature tree.

Cheers

Richard

"Loosecanon" wrote in message
...
unfortunately the Jacaranda only comes in two colours white and blue/mauve.
The white type grows double the size of the blue/mauve. So unless you have
acreage forget it. Go for a crepe myrtle instead you won't regret it and
make sure it is mildew resistant. They are available in pink, white and
possibly creme.

As an aside Jacarandas take 5 years to flower form seed. They take 2 years
from a cutting from a mature tree.

Cheers

Richard

Good suggestion. I think crepe myrtle is a better choice too because:

- it takes pruning well so you can have it the size and habit you want,
jacaranda looks better not pruned as it makes many new shoots when cut which
spoil the shape
- it comes in many colours; white, pink, red, lilac, purple etc, apparently
jacaranda does come in white and maroon as well as the common mauve but these
are not common
- it flowers reliably, some jacarandas don't and there is nothing you can do
about it but it takes years to find out if you have a good one
- it is frost and drought tolerant, jacaranda is frost sensitive when young
- if you get a crepe myrtle that you like you can strike more from cuttings
easily.


David

g'day bronwyn,

well blue is the colour they are noted for (purple if you wish), they
are an exotic anyway would suggest maybe you could find a native tree
to suit the colour scheme of things??

you must have a failry big side garden to be able to accomodate a
jacaranda roots and all, they are a very large tree.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:06:10 +1100, HC wrote:
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With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

G'day Len

I live on a corner block so the canopy could shade the footpath area as
well.

Bronwyn ;-)

len garden wrote:
g'day bronwyn,

well blue is the colour they are noted for (purple if you wish), they
are an exotic anyway would suggest maybe you could find a native tree
to suit the colour scheme of things??

you must have a failry big side garden to be able to accomodate a
jacaranda roots and all, they are a very large tree.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:06:10 +1100, HC wrote:
snipped
With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

G'day

Thanks the for suggestions!! David I'm too old to wait 'years' to see
if it's a good one!! Ha ha ha!! I've seen Jacs with sparse blooms and
they don't look nearly as nice, then again, if they get lots of water
pre-flower they aren't as good either, are they? mainly because the
leaves appear before the flowers.

Frost is not a problem, but think you've convinced me I should stick
with the Crepe Myrtle as I have one in a large pot that needs to get out
of there but will wait until after the hot weather, no point in
stressing it now for no good reason.

Thanks again
Bronwyn ;-)



David Hare-Scott wrote:

"Loosecanon" wrote in message
...

unfortunately the Jacaranda only comes in two colours white and blue/mauve.
The white type grows double the size of the blue/mauve. So unless you have
acreage forget it. Go for a crepe myrtle instead you won't regret it and
make sure it is mildew resistant. They are available in pink, white and
possibly creme.

As an aside Jacarandas take 5 years to flower form seed. They take 2 years
from a cutting from a mature tree.

Cheers

Richard


Good suggestion. I think crepe myrtle is a better choice too because:

- it takes pruning well so you can have it the size and habit you want,
jacaranda looks better not pruned as it makes many new shoots when cut which
spoil the shape
- it comes in many colours; white, pink, red, lilac, purple etc, apparently
jacaranda does come in white and maroon as well as the common mauve but these
are not common
- it flowers reliably, some jacarandas don't and there is nothing you can do
about it but it takes years to find out if you have a good one
- it is frost and drought tolerant, jacaranda is frost sensitive when young
- if you get a crepe myrtle that you like you can strike more from cuttings
easily.


David

Your comment about the footpath triggered a warning in my head.
If it will overhang the footpath you should be careful to ensure that it
will not drop - and that could go as much for leaves/flowers as branches.
Obviously there are dangers to falling branches but leaves/twigs/flowers
could also pose a potential trip and fall hazard...
I know, maybe a bit of overkill on the cotton wool approach but better to be
forewarned I hope...
B

"HC" wrote in message
...
G'day Len

I live on a corner block so the canopy could shade the footpath area as
well.

Bronwyn ;-)

len garden wrote:
g'day bronwyn,

well blue is the colour they are noted for (purple if you wish), they
are an exotic anyway would suggest maybe you could find a native tree
to suit the colour scheme of things??

you must have a failry big side garden to be able to accomodate a
jacaranda roots and all, they are a very large tree.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:06:10 +1100, HC wrote:
snipped
With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

In article , HC wrote:

G'day

I've decided a Jacaranda would be perfect for the side garden, but as
I've kept to pink/burgundy/cream/white for the garden colour scheme this
means a Pink Jacaranda would be more suitable.

Never heard of a pink one. Would an Albizia (silk tree) suit?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albizia_julibrissin

--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
(Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply)

http://chookiesbackyard.blogspot.com/

bronwyn,

what distance from the house and foundations is it large trees require
space not only for canopy but for roots.
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With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

Thanks Blair, but it would have only shaded the footpath, I'm very
careful about tree/shrub location, on the other hand, I'm also watching
the Eucalyptus the council planted on the footpath and which is growing
with a lean.

Some years ago they planted Eucalyptus as food trees for Koalas but the
previous owners of my house apparently drove over the two out the front
of the house. Not sure what happened to the one along the side street
because it had been damaged when I bought the house, but resurrected a
little while later.

Bronwyn ;-)



Blaircam wrote:
Your comment about the footpath triggered a warning in my head.
If it will overhang the footpath you should be careful to ensure that it
will not drop - and that could go as much for leaves/flowers as branches.
Obviously there are dangers to falling branches but leaves/twigs/flowers
could also pose a potential trip and fall hazard...
I know, maybe a bit of overkill on the cotton wool approach but better to be
forewarned I hope...
B

"HC" wrote in message
...

G'day Len

I live on a corner block so the canopy could shade the footpath area as
well.

Bronwyn ;-)

len garden wrote:

g'day bronwyn,

well blue is the colour they are noted for (purple if you wish), they
are an exotic anyway would suggest maybe you could find a native tree
to suit the colour scheme of things??

you must have a failry big side garden to be able to accomodate a
jacaranda roots and all, they are a very large tree.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:06:10 +1100, HC wrote:
snipped
With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

Len and Chookie

Thanks for your thoughts but as mentioned above I've now decided to
plant a Crepe Myrtle that I have in a large pot and really needing to
get out of there. Actually I'd forgotten about it until someone else
mentioned a CM.

Bronwyn ;-)


Chookie wrote:

In article , HC wrote:


G'day

I've decided a Jacaranda would be perfect for the side garden, but as
I've kept to pink/burgundy/cream/white for the garden colour scheme this
means a Pink Jacaranda would be more suitable.


Never heard of a pink one. Would an Albizia (silk tree) suit?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albizia_julibrissin