White Jacaranda Tree - Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Alba'

White Jacaranda Tree Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Alba'

The white Jacaranda delivers everything the iconic purple form is known for, sweeping canopy, fern-like foliage, and a breathtaking flowering display, rendered in pure, luminous white. A rare and refined alternative that commands attention on prestige properties without the visual dominance of the species form.

Why White Jacaranda

Flowering Display: Prolific clusters of white trumpet flowers in late spring to summer, creating a striking canopy-level spectacle.
Elegant Canopy: Broad, arching branch structure with delicate bipinnate foliage that provides dappled shade at scale.
Versatile Palette: The white flower form integrates seamlessly into both contemporary and classical landscape schemes where the purple species would compete with surrounding colour.
Advanced Specimens Available: Supplied as mature, large-format trees ready to deliver immediate presence on site, with no years of establishment required.
Proven Performance: Well-suited to Australia's temperate and subtropical climates; a hardy, long-lived specimen with lasting structural value.

Ideal Applications

Prestige Residential Properties: A singular statement tree for expansive lawns, arrival courts, or feature planting zones where refined impact is the brief.
Commercial & Civic Landscapes: Scaled for boulevard planting, corporate grounds, and public realm projects requiring consistent, high-impact canopy.
Architectural Framing: Positioned to complement building facades, pool surrounds, or formal garden axes where a softer, neutral flower tone is preferred.
Avenue Planting: Installed in formal rows to create dramatic seasonal corridors on estate driveways or parkland approaches.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil; tolerates a range of soils but dislikes heavy clay and waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years until established, reducing frequency once the tree shows strong new growth. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Bolivia, Argentina
Flower Colour: White