Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like foliage, the jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a deciduous species ...

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. The ...