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Pink Jacaranda
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 ;-) |
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Pink Jacaranda
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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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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 |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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bronwyn,
what distance from the house and foundations is it large trees require space not only for canopy but for roots. 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/ |
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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/ |
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Pink Jacaranda
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 |
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