Black Bamboo

The jacaranda comes from the warmer parts of the globe - especially Brazil, Mexico and Central America, and Australia and southern Africa. Australian cities use it widely as a decorative tree.

Note: The species usually referred to as jacaranda is Jacaranda mimosifolia.

As well as the spectacular flowers, the tree also has attractive foliage, quite fern like in appearance.

Unfortunately if it is to be grown outside that is where it needs to stay! It is not a recommended plant for any part of northern Europe. They can usually be kept outside during the summer as long is they are whisked inside when temperatures threaten to fall below 5 degrees.

The jacaranda tree likes to be well watered but not to sit in wet soil - so only water when the soil has pretty much completely dried out fom the previous watering.

Despite its being sensitive in milder climates, the jacaranda is highly recommended if you do have a conservatory, or a sunny terrace and a large indoor space to put it for a few months of the year.