White Jacaranda in Perth — Rare Pure White Flowers on Perth's Most Beloved Tree
The White Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Alba') is one of the rarest and most breathtaking feature trees available in Perth — a pure white-flowering form of the iconic Jacaranda that produces the same spectacular cloud-like flower display and beautiful fern-like foliage as the classic purple variety, but in crisp, ethereal white. Genuinely rare in Australian horticulture, the White Jacaranda was first introduced to Australia in 1960 and must be propagated by grafting to maintain its white flowers — seeds revert to the standard purple form — making every White Jacaranda a genuinely special and deliberately chosen tree.
Pure White Flowers — The Same Spectacular Display, a Different Palette
In late spring to early summer the White Jacaranda puts on one of the most breathtaking flowering displays of any large tree available in Perth — masses of pure white trumpet-shaped flowers covering the bare branches before the foliage emerges, creating an extraordinary cloud-like effect that's simultaneously familiar and completely unexpected. Where Perth's iconic purple Jacarandas turn the city blue-purple in November, the White Jacaranda delivers the same drama in pure white — elegant, refined, and genuinely show-stopping.
The flowers appear in large panicles up to 30cm long, each individual bloom a soft white trumpet — and the display lasts for up to two months, making this one of the longest-flowering large trees available in Perth.
Same Beautiful Fern-Like Foliage
The White Jacaranda's foliage is identical to the standard Jacaranda — large, soft, bright green compound leaves with a delicate fern-like texture that provides beautiful dappled shade through summer. In autumn the leaves turn golden yellow before dropping in late winter, revealing the bare branches on which the spectacular spring flower display will appear — completing the seasonal cycle that makes Jacarandas so beloved in Perth gardens.
Key Features at a Glance
Mature height: 10 – 15 metres
Mature width: 8 – 10 metres
Aspect: Full sun — flowers most profusely in full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils enriched with organic matter
Deciduous: Yes — golden yellow autumn colour before leaf drop
Flowers: Pure white trumpet clusters, late spring to early summer — on bare branches
Rarity: Genuinely rare — must be grafted, seeds revert to purple
Drought tolerant: Yes once established
Frost tender when young: Yes — Perth's climate is ideal
Also known as: White Christmas Jacaranda
Best suited to: Feature specimen trees, large Perth gardens, parks, anyone wanting a unique alternative to the standard purple Jacaranda
Growing White Jacaranda in Perth
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Perth's warm Mediterranean climate is ideal — the White Jacaranda thrives in the heat, handles Perth's dry summers well once established, and flowers most prolifically in warm, sunny positions.
Water regularly while establishing through Perth's first dry season then reduce as the tree becomes drought tolerant. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Jacarandas are not heavy feeders — feed lightly with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring.
Pruning is generally not recommended as it can stimulate vigorous upright growth that disrupts the naturally beautiful rounded canopy form. Remove only damaged or dead branches if needed.
Best Suited To
Spectacular feature specimen trees in large Perth suburban gardens
Anyone wanting a unique and rare alternative to the standard purple Jacaranda
Parks, wide streetscapes, and open spaces across WA
Statement trees for Perth weddings, events, and special garden spaces
Anyone who has always loved Jacarandas but wants something completely different
Order Your White Jacaranda Online
Perth Trees Direct delivers healthy, established White Jacaranda trees direct to your door across the Perth metro area. Professional planting and installation can be added using the dropdown above. Contact us at info@perthtreesdirect.com.au if you have any questions about whether the White Jacaranda is right for your Perth garden.
