jacaranda bush
Many New Zealand gardeners are curious about the jacaranda bush and whether this vibrant blue-flowering plant can be grown as a shrub in local gardens. Known for its stunning violet-blue blooms and delicate, fern-like foliage, the jacaranda bush is actually a commonly used term for a smaller or pruned form of the Jacaranda mimosifolia, which is typically grown as a tree. With the right care and maintenance, you can train your jacaranda to maintain a bushier habit, adding colour and texture to your garden, patio, or large container.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)
Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea viscosa is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.
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Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)
Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the Blue Jacaranda tree, is a tropical-looking tree that is widely planted because of its beautiful and long-lasting blue flowers. Loose clusters of the deep blue-mauve flowers are borne across the tree through spring and summer. The dark green foliage has a fern-like appearance, and in warm climates, it remains evergreen; otherwise, it is deciduous. It typically grows to 12 m tall and 8 m wide. Jacaranda mimosifolia is commonly used in avenue plantings to provide an unforgettable sight, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or included in a ‘tropical’ garden.
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