Jacaranda - Jacaranda mimosifolia
Brisbane Tree Farm
Jacaranda - Jacaranda mimosifolia
The Jacaranda is a deciduous tree. It drops its leaves in winter and re-shoots in spring before flowering. This is completely normal. The bare winter branches are part of the character — and what follows in spring and summer makes it one of the most spectacular trees you can grow in SEQ.
Jacaranda — Queensland's Most Iconic Flowering Tree
There's nothing quite like a Jacaranda in full bloom. For weeks every spring and early summer, the entire canopy erupts in vivid purple-blue flowers — a display that turns heads, stops traffic, and photographs unlike anything else in the garden. It's Queensland's most loved street and garden tree for good reason.
Fast-growing, long-lived, and genuinely spectacular at maturity, a Jacaranda is an investment in your property and your garden that pays off for decades.
Why You'll Love It
- Spectacular spring flowering — dense purple-blue blooms blanket the entire canopy
- Fast growing — gets to a statement size within a few years
- Long-lived — a permanent garden feature that improves every year
- Provides summer shade — wide spreading canopy once mature
- Deciduous benefit — lets winter sun through when you want it most
- Iconic SEQ tree — thrives in Brisbane's subtropical climate
Landscape Uses
- Feature or specimen tree in lawn or garden beds
- Street-facing statement planting
- Driveway avenue planting
- Large garden backdrops
- Shade tree for outdoor entertaining areas
Available Sizes
- 300mm Pot — established plant, great value for a feature tree investment
- 45L Bag — advanced specimen with immediate presence and faster establishment
Growth & Conditions
- Mature height: 8–12m
- Mature width: 6–10m
- Sunlight: Full sun — essential for strong flowering
- Soil: Well-drained; avoid waterlogged conditions
- Watering: Regular during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
- Deciduous: Loses leaves in winter, flowers in spring before or as new growth emerges
Frequently Asked Questions
When does it flower?
Typically October through December in SEQ, though this can vary with weather. Trees flowering before Christmas is the classic Brisbane sign that exam season has arrived.
How big will it get?
Jacarandas are large trees at maturity — 8–12m tall with a wide spreading canopy. Give them space. They're not suited to small courtyard gardens but are magnificent in larger suburban blocks.
How long until it flowers?
A 45L specimen may flower within 1–2 years of planting. Smaller plants can take 3–5 years to reach flowering size. Patience is rewarded.
Will it damage my foundations or pipes?
Plant at least 5–8m from structures, pools, and underground services. Like most large trees, root zone management matters — give it an appropriate position and it won't be a problem.
Locally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? Key Co Landscapes offers professional tree installation across SEQ.