Where are the white Jacaranda trees in Pretoria?

To find the white jacarandas, simply enter “Herbert Baker Street, Pretoria” into your GPS. There is a security boom at the entrance to the neighborhood but the guard will open it for you.

How many jacaranda trees are there in Pretoria?

From late September to middle November, Jacarandas bloom all over Pretoria and turn the face of the city purple. It is estimated that there are almost 70 000 Jacarandas growing around the many streets, parks and gardens of Pretoria.

Are there white jacarandas?

Jacarandas are known for being purple; the white ones (at least the white ones in South Africa) are rare and reportedly sterile, meaning they don't reproduce. Herbert Baker Street is the only place in South Africa where the white trees grow in abundance — there are several dozen of them snaking up the curvy road.

What street has the most jacaranda trees?

Another spot worth visit is the corner of Eastwood and Stanza Bopape (AKA old Church Street), which claims to be the spot of the biggest and oldest Pretoria Jacaranda tree in the city.

Where can I find jacaranda tree?

Jacaranda can be found throughout most of Southern California, where they were imported by the horticulturalist Kate Sessions. They are also planted as far north as the San Francisco Bay Area and along the frost-free coastal regions of Northern California. Phoenix, Arizona and San Diego, California are known for them.

Jacaranda Tree, Pretoria in South Africa

Is the jacaranda tree native to South Africa?

The Origin

Jacarandas are originally indigenous to South America, but their history in South Africa can be traced back to as early as 1880, when they were imported from Argentina and later Brazil.

Does Johannesburg have more jacarandas than Pretoria?

While Pretoria may be unofficially known as the Jacaranda City with more than 70,000 trees lining its streets, it is Johannesburg that actually has more Jacaranda trees, with the first tree planted at Charlton Terrace in Doornfontein back in the early forties.

Where are the most Jacaranda trees in South Africa?

The cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria are well covered with trees – and jacarandas (Jacaranda mimosifolia), with their purple blooms in late spring, are a prominent part of this urban forest.

Who planted the Jacaranda trees in Pretoria?

In Pretoria's Celliers Street lies a plaque commemorating the first two Jacaranda trees planted in the city by JD Celliers in 1888. The saplings were imported from Brazil and, although native to Central and South America, have become part of the city's culture.

Is there a pink jacaranda tree?

A cosmopolitan plant, Jacaranda mimosifolia is quite common in Paraguay, Uruguay, Southern California, Florida, Mexico, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain (particularly in Málaga) and Zambia and has been introduced to most ...

What Colour is the jacaranda flower?

The flowers are panicles of foxglove-shaped blooms each a distinctive purple-blue colour that has given us the colour jacaranda blue. Jacarandas are popular street plantings all throughout Australia.

Can jacaranda trees be red?

The woody seedpod grows 2 inches wide and 14 to 20 inches long and turns reddish-brown to nearly black when ripe. Trees grown from seed require seven to 10 years of growth before flowering.

When were jacarandas planted in Pretoria?

Historical research shows that jacarandas were imported to South Africa round about 1830 and that the first ones were planted in Pretoria in 1888. They were first planted as street trees in the town during 1906, and only after 1911 this was done on a larger scale.

Is it illegal to plant a jacaranda tree in South Africa?

IT'S ILLEGAL TO PLANT NEW JACARANDA TREES

Because they are alien plants, jacarandas are harmful to the South African environment and eco-system. It has therefore been made illegal to plant new trees.

How long does jacaranda season last?

For six or so weeks (usually from mid-October before a peak in mid-November) the streets become filled with beautiful purple flowers gently falling on the footpaths like purple rain... it's just stunning.

Where are jacaranda trees in Johannesburg?

Major jacaranda hotspots include 4th Avenue. GREENSIDE & PARKVIEW When driving through the suburbs of Greenside and Emmarentia, take a detour down the quiet Clovelly Street (parallel to Barry Herzog Avenue). In neighbouring Parkview you'll also find plenty of jacarandas on streets like Waterford Avenue and Galway Road.

Where can I see jacaranda trees in Johannesburg?

What country is the Jacaranda native to?

This most beautiful flowering tree is a native of Brazil, and no garden of any pretentions can be said to be complete without a plant of it. The specimen in the Botanic garden is well worth a journey of 50 miles to see.

What time of year do jacaranda trees bloom?

Features/Uses: Jacarandas are among the world's most spectacular flowering trees with lavender blue, tubular blooms in late spring and early summer. The ferny, compound leaves provide fine-textured shade during the warmer months. They are generally deciduous in the winter.

Are there different types of jacaranda trees?

About 30 different species of tree belong to the Jacaranda genus, which has a broad range across southern America.

What does a jacaranda tree symbolize?

If a jacaranda flower drops on your head then it means good fortune. The tree represents wisdom, rebirth, wealth and good luck. The name jacaranda comes from a South American language Guarani and it means 'fragrant'.

Are there male and female jacaranda trees?

Yes JnA, these trees are monoecious. If you only had the one tree, Diana, it would still flower.

How long does a jacaranda tree live?

The average lifespan of a jacaranda tree is 50 years old

They can obviously grow a lot longer with some lasting well up to 200 years old. They reach maturity in about 20 years and are capable of re-growth if damaged from fresh falling seeds.

Can you plant jacaranda tree?

Jacaranda trees can be grown from seeds, or you can buy a plant or young tree. If planting from seeds, soak the jacaranda seeds in water for 24 hours. Place the soaked seeds in a bed of soil in small pots or seedling containers. Cover with a thin layer of soil and lightly water to moisten the soil.