Tree
Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
StandardJacaranda mimosifoliaMim Bonsai BlueJacaranda mimosifolia
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
#5MonroviaFrom$144.95
15 galFrom$265.00
30 galFrom$325.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size25-40 feet × 40-60 feet
About Jacaranda
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a stunning semi-deciduous tree native to northwestern Argentina and Bolivia, famous for its lavish display of violet-blue trumpet-shaped flower clusters that blanket the canopy in spring. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage and spreading canopy make it one of the most beloved flowering trees in tropical and subtropical landscapes worldwide. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Purple, Blue
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Grow jacaranda in full sun for the heaviest flowering. Young trees tolerate light shade but bloom best with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day in NE Florida's long growing season.
Water
Water during establishment and during extended dry periods. Once established, jacaranda is moderately drought-tolerant; avoid overwatering in NE Florida's sandy soils to prevent mushroom root rot.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in sandy, well-drained soils typical of NE Florida. Fertilize young trees with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote weak branch growth.
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Common questions
Is Jacaranda a good plant for St. Augustine?
Jacaranda is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 25-40 feet × 40-60 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.