Jacaranda mimosifolia - Wikipedia
Water scarcity has South Africa trying to eradicate foreign species of plants and trees, including the jacaranda. Acknowledging the tree's popularity with locals, the government announced in …
What to Know About South Africa's Majestic Jacaranda Trees
Jan 16, 2018 · Each year, from late September to November, Jacaranda trees go into bloom in South Africa. These beautiful trees are especially abundant in Pretoria and Johannesburg, …
Hello, Jacaranda Blossom - Wanderlust Magazine
Oct 15, 2024 · These exotic trees, native to South America, have become synonymous with Pretoria and parts of Johannesburg, particularly between September and November when the …
The Majestic Jacaranda Tree: A South African Icon | Assendelft
The Jacaranda tree is renowned for its striking purple-blue flowers that bloom in the spring, creating a breathtaking spectacle across South African cities, particularly in Pretoria, which is …
Jacarandas in parts of South Africa are flowering earlier: why …
Jul 5, 2021 · 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 …
Jacarandas in SA | What to know & where to see - Getaway …
Apr 12, 2024 · Take a look at a few key points to note on your Jacaranda journey ahead. When do Jacarandas bloom in South Africa? These trees are in peak flowering from late September …
South Africa turns purple: The magic of Jacaranda season
Oct 6, 2025 · From Pretoria’s jacaranda-lined avenues to Johannesburg’s canopied suburbs, the trees paint the cities purple, attracting photographers, tourists, and locals who pause to look …
Do You Know the Story Behind Those Blooming Jacaranda Trees?!
Oct 4, 2025 · They’re actually not indigenous to South Africa. They came from Brazil more than 100 years ago, Durban got the first ones in the early 1800s, and Pretoria followed in the 1880s.
Blossoming jacaranda trees brighten up the streets of South …
Nov 10, 2025 · These subtropical trees start blooming each September, especially in Pretoria and Johannesburg, where their lavender flowers add a touch of colour and joy. Despite their …
‘A Little Bit of Magic’: When Jacaranda Blooms (Very Briefly) Take …
Oct 30, 2025 · Jacaranda trees are in full bloom with purple flowers in the street in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sun Xiang/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) The story behind the …