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.
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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Ligustrum Rotundifolium (Ligustrum japonicum)
Ligustrum japonicum Rotundifolium, commonly known as Japanese Privet, grows as a small, compact, rounded bush and carries glossy, dark green leaves which have a unique curl. Clusters of cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and are a lovely feature as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Ligustrum Rotundifolium is often clipped into hedge, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or used to provide architectural interest.
