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Jacaranda seeds
Comments (6)I collected fallen pods, some were not "open". Inside are (as already mentioned)50-100+ seeds. They are translucent tan in color with the 1/4" dia seed itself a very dark brown. Overall they are "flat" with tissue-paper thin "wings" which is the envelope containing the actual seed. The oval, oblong to round envelope may measure about 3/8" to 1/2" and 100 seeds (not the shell) will weigh less than one gram. I've tried jiffy-pots with commercial potting soil (MiracleGro) inside a humidor (to retain moisture) with bottom heat to about 80F. I've tried scattering on a bed of potting soil with 1/16"-1/8" course desert sand as a cover. So far, in several attempts, no luck germinating. Any comments or suggestions? Joshua Tree CA 40 miles north of Palm Springs BF...See MoreWinterizing Jacaranda Trees
Comments (94)@ Sari Swede I guess it's good as is where You live. You can make a little shelter for the plant for the unusual cold winter days, but maybe it's not necessary. The roots are at least 10-12 inches (or more) below the ground and they will never be under 45F. Even if the leaves frost, the roots will be fine. Anyway it's not a bad idea to pour some wood chips around the trunk as a thermal insulation. Jacarandas drop almost 90-95% of their leaves in the winter. Just a few remain. As for the pruning: the best time to prune the Jacaranda is late winter. I usually prune mine in January. Make sure that the tool is clean you prune the Jacaranda with! Jacarandas are sensible to infections. Wherever you cut, it will branch out 2, sometimes 3 ways! Jacarandas usually bloom first when they reach 3-4 or so years of age. The tiny buds will appear in september-october and they will "sleep" during the winter. In spring the Jacaranda blooms even it has no leaves! Beautiful sight and very good smell! So You have to be careful with the pruning, because you can cut the tiny buds off when prune your plant and it will not bloom in the spring. But it's a bit far away now, you have to wait for the first buds 2-3 more years. Good luck!...See MoreJacaranda large branch OK to cut?
Comments (9)Thank you Ken for the information. When we bought the home in 2014, I noticed the owner probably didnt really prune and trim the trees well. I also hear the Brazilian Pepper tree in the back was over watered, then died, which my neighbors tried to warn and said the tree was beautiful and provided great shade. =(. As of now, I trimmed the part I highlighted and I will probably ask the tree trimmer (they come by right before spring time) if they can help cut that limb down if it is a hazard. I will bring up your points but for sure a little too dangerous for me. Would cutting that side stub make my tree a bit too oddly looking or will the trimmer somehow shape it and train it to be fuller....See MoreJacaranda tree with crooked trunk
Comments (4)hard to opine without a pic ... but there is no reason it should be a problem.. if that is the way the tree grew itself .. meaning.. its not injury related ... i see no downside to discussing it with the seller .. you often find out the veracity of peeps.. when you question their decisions .. should he really have sent this one out??? the common response to this type of trunk question is ... you probably wont even notice it when its a foot thick trunk .. though im not sure Js get that thick.. lol ... ken...See MoreSuiko
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