Where is the Jacaranda Tree Cultivated in the Kingdom?

Jacaranda is widely cultivated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in Aseer Province, specifically in Abha City. Abha hosts around 14,000 Jacaranda trees that bloom by spring, with some taking on a white hue. This plant belongs to the family Bignoniaceae and its leaves are compound pinnate, opposite, alternate. Its branches are arched, with the tips pointing upwards like an inverted umbrella, which extends its shade.

There are forty-five species of the Jacaranda genus, ranging from trees to shrubs. Generally, they shed their leaves in extremely cold regions, while in temperate regions, like Aseer Province, they stay evergreen. The height of the Jacaranda tree typically exceeds eighteen m and can reach up to three m in its first year. These trees reproduce naturally in March and April but can also be cultivated throughout the year in various parts of the Kingdom within protected areas or using modern agricultural methods.