The jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a tropical tree that produces clusters of fragrant purple blooms. Its branches are arched, forming a canopy shaped like an upturned umbrella.

Jacaranda trees are hard to miss. The trees that bloom lavender-blue flowers and can be seen in front yards and parks appear to be blooming late this year. Mark Porter, a Riverside consulting arborist ...

This year’s jacaranda bloom in L.A. was short a few trees following the January wildfires, but experts say many burned trees will recover. “Don’t seek perfection,” consulting arborists advised those ...

The annual blooming jacaranda mimosifolia, the trees with the bright violet-colored, trumpet-shaped flowers familiar to Southern Californians in May and June, seem to be back to their pretty, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacarandas in bloom in Long Beach on May 28. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) What would Los Angeles be like without the ...

Don’t worry if your favorite jacaranda didn’t bloom big. These trees make a comeback. Former Times reporter The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week ...

Blue-Blossoming Jacaranda Trees are taking a paintbrush to the streets of San Diego. They’re a little late this year, but as the warm weather increases, these Brazilian imports will be putting on a ...

What would Los Angeles be like without the nearly 30,000 jacaranda trees on city streets? It depends on who you ask. "The tree stands for California at its worst: all flash, no substance, a pain left ...