Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Bonsai Blue'
Light: Full sun for best flowering; in Phoenix, provide light afternoon shade while young and avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Moderate water needs; irrigate deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat. Containers require closer monitoring; avoid constantly wet soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil; sandy loam is ideal. Tolerates a range of soils but struggles in poorly drained clay. Slightly acidic to neutral soil is preferred; Phoenix’s alkaline soils may cause nutrient deficiencies.
Mature size: Typically 10–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide in the ground; generally smaller in containers.
Bloom: Primarily late spring to early summer; flowering varies with plant age, sunlight, winter temperatures, and frost damage.
Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-deciduous to deciduous in Phoenix; may lose foliage during cool weather or before flowering.
Growth rate: Moderate under warm conditions with adequate water; slower in containers or under stress.