How to Identify and Classify Jacaranda Trees
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature of a Jacaranda tree that aids in identification?
A) Grey bark
B) Orange berries
C) Rounded leaves
D) Lavender-blue flowers
  • 2. What type of leaf arrangement do Jacaranda trees typically have?
A) Opposite, bipinnately compound
B) Alternate, pinnately compound
C) Alternate, simple
D) Whorled, palmately compound
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Jacaranda tree's canopy?
A) Rounded
B) Vase-shaped
C) Weeping
D) Pyramidal
  • 4. During which season do Jacaranda trees typically bloom?
A) Mid-summer
B) Late spring/early summer
C) Winter
D) Autumn
  • 5. What type of fruit does a Jacaranda tree produce?
A) Drupe
B) Acorn
C) Woody capsule
D) Fleshy berry
  • 6. What is the scientific name for the most common Jacaranda species?
A) Jacaranda mimosifolia
B) Jacaranda grandiflora
C) Jacaranda alba
D) Jacaranda coerulea
  • 7. What is the general height range for a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) 25-50 feet
B) 100-150 feet
C) 75-100 feet
D) 5-10 feet
  • 8. What is the typical color of the bark on a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) Grayish-brown
B) Bright green
C) Black
D) Reddish-brown
  • 9. Jacaranda trees are native to which continent?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 10. What is the texture of Jacaranda leaves?
A) Waxy
B) Spiky
C) Leathery
D) Fern-like
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to classify Jacaranda trees?
A) Root depth
B) Leaf shape
C) Flower color
D) Fruit type
  • 12. How are the seed pods of the Jacaranda tree described?
A) Small and spiky
B) Round and flattened
C) Large and fleshy
D) Long and cylindrical
  • 13. What climate is best suited for Jacaranda trees to thrive?
A) Tropical and humid
B) Warm and temperate
C) Arctic
D) Cold and arid
  • 14. Which part of the Jacaranda tree is considered messy due to shedding?
A) Flowers and leaves
B) Branches
C) Roots
D) Bark
  • 15. What is a common use for Jacaranda wood?
A) Paper production
B) Construction beams
C) Fuel wood
D) Furniture making
  • 16. What is the significance of the flower color in Jacaranda taxonomy?
A) Reflects soil pH
B) Distinguishes between species
C) Indicates tree age
D) Attracts specific pollinators
  • 17. How many leaflets are typically present on a single compound leaf of a Jacaranda?
A) Numerous (dozens)
B) 3-5
C) 10-12
D) 7-9
  • 18. Are Jacaranda trees typically evergreen or deciduous?
A) Evergreen
B) Coniferous
C) Deciduous to semi-deciduous
D) Always deciduous
  • 19. What type of soil do Jacaranda trees prefer?
A) Clay soil
B) Well-drained soil
C) Waterlogged soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 20. How does the Jacaranda tree propagate?
A) Budding
B) Seeds and cuttings
C) Rhizomes
D) Spores
  • 21. Which continent has seen widespread cultivation of Jacaranda trees as ornamentals?
A) Africa
B) Australia
C) Europe
D) Antarctica
  • 22. What is a potential problem when planting Jacaranda trees near sidewalks?
A) The shade is too dense
B) The trees attract pests
C) The leaves are poisonous
D) Surface roots can damage pavement
  • 23. What family does the Jacaranda tree belong to?
A) Bignoniaceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Rosaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 24. What is the best time of year to prune a Jacaranda tree?
A) Autumn
B) Late winter/early spring
C) During flowering
D) Mid-summer
  • 25. What is a common pest that affects Jacaranda trees?
A) Snails
B) Termites
C) Beetles
D) Aphids
  • 26. What is the shape of individual Jacaranda flowers?
A) Trumpet-shaped
B) Bell-shaped
C) Daisy-like
D) Star-shaped
  • 27. How do young Jacaranda trees differ from mature ones in terms of bark?
A) Lighter bark
B) Smoother bark
C) Darker bark
D) Thicker bark
  • 28. Which of these characteristics is LEAST helpful in identifying a Jacaranda tree?
A) Flower color
B) Seed pod shape
C) Presence of birds nests
D) Leaf structure
  • 29. What is one way that Jacaranda trees contribute to the ecosystem?
A) Fix nitrogen in the soil
B) Repel insects
C) Provide shade
D) Produce edible fruits
  • 30. If you were unsure of a tree being a Jacaranda, which feature would you examine most closely?
A) The compound leaves
B) The tree trunk
C) The surrounding soil
D) The root system
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