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General Information

Jacaranda cuspidifolia is a deciduous tree with a wide, globose crown; it can grow 5 - 10 metres tall. The bole can be 30 - 40cm in diameter[].
The wood is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use. A very ornamental tree, especially when in bloom, it is often grown in gardens, parks etc[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Broadleaved, semideciduous forests, mainly in secondary formations, where it is often found on rocky hillsides and the transition to savannah[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	8.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Young plants grow quickly[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is light in weight, soft, of medium durability if kept dry. It can be used in cabinet making[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A germination rate in excess of 80% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 12 - 25 days[]. When the seedlings are 3 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 4 - 6 months later[].
The seed has a viability of less than 4 months in storage[].

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