Jacaranda Trees Adelaide
Where to find purple jacaranda trees in Adelaide
Hello & welcome to my Jacaranda Trees Adelaide Guide! 💜 November is a sight to behold in Adelaide. The streets come alive with the purple flowers of the jacaranda trees in full bloom. There are thousands of these gorgeous trees sprinkled throughout Adelaide and I have compiled a list of the most beautiful streets for you to enjoy and take photos during Adelaide’s most colourful month.
What Is A Jacaranda Tree?
Jacaranda trees are also known as the purple queen or princess tree because of their beautiful purple flowers. They can be found in many places around the world, including South America, Africa, and Australia.
Jacaranda will most often grow to less than 8m tall, although it can reach 12–15m under ideal conditions, taking 20+ years to do so. When they aren’t in bloom, jacaranda trees have a green fern-like foliage. As jacarandas are deciduous they briefly drop their leaves in the winter but are soon bursting with colour when spring arrives.
Are jacaranda trees native to Australia?
Jacaranda trees are not native to Australia. These captivating trees with their iconic purple blooms actually originate from South America, primarily Brazil and Argentina. Despite not being indigenous to the Australian landscape, jacarandas have been widely embraced and cultivated, adding a unique, vibrant touch to various cities across the country, especially Adelaide.
Where to see Jacaranda trees in Adelaide?
You can’t go far in Adelaide in November without coming across a jacaranda in bloom. The purple flowers dominate the streets; even when they fall, they look like a magical purple carpet. These suburbs are your best bet for seeing and taking photos of the jacaranda trees in Adelaide.
Suburbs A-Z
Adelaide CBD – The City
- Wakefield St
- Carrington St
- Grote Street
- Morphett Street
- North Terrace –University of Adelaide – Bonython Hall
Blair Athol
- Lionel Ave
- Clifton St
- Leslie Ave
- Manuel Ave
Blackforest
- Byron Road
- Fairmont Avenue
- Addison Road
Beulah Park
- Brand Street
- Catherine Street
- Melrose Avenue
- Osborn Avenue
- Salop Street
- Union Street
Clarence Gardens
- Narinna Avenue
- Chamberlain Avenue
- Clovelly Avenue
- Leith Avenue
- Arthur St
- Bideford Avenue
- Thomas Street
Clarence Park
- George Street
- Thames Street
- Churchill Avenue
- Mills Street
Devon Park
- Cavendish Avenue
Dulwich
- Cleland Ave
- Mill Street
Elizabeth
- Midway Road
- Fletcher Road
- Bellinger Rd
Frewville
- Avenue Rd
- Main Avenue
- Conyngham Street
Fullarton
- Fullarton Rd
- Fisher Street
Glenside
- Cator Street
- L’Estrange St
- Sydney Street
Glenunga
- Queen Street
Goodwood
- Albert Street
- Trevelyan Street
Hawthorn
- Hilda terrace
- Godden Street
- Denning Street
Hyde Park
- Hatherley Ave
- Warwick Avenue
- Macklin Street
- Opey Avenue
Kensington Gardens
- Emerson Grove
Leabrook
- Knightsbridge Rd
- Hazelwood Avenue
Malvern
- Austral Terrace
- Malvern Avenue
- Marlborough St
- Clifton Street
- Wattle Street
Manningham
- Benjamin Street
- Ways Road
Millswood
- Lanor Ave
- Malcolm Street
Mitcham & Lower Mitcham
- Waverly Street
- Price Street
- Cheviot Ave
- Hood Street
- The Grove
North Adelaide
- Brougham Place
- Le Fevre Terrace
Prospect
- Albert Street
- Beatrice Street
- James Street
- York Street
Toorak Gardens
- Grant Avenue
- Ormond Grove
Tranmere
- Emerson Grove
Trinity Gardens
- Aveland Avenue
Tusmore
- Fisher Street
- Northumberland St
- Burke Street
Unley
- Rugby Street
- Marion Street
- Cambridge Terrace
- Unley Rd
Unley Park
- George Street
- High Street
- Victoria Avenue
Westbourne Park
- Monmouth Street
- Elmo Avenue
- Watt Street
- Newberry Avenue
- Angus Road
- Warwick Street
- Constance Street
- Sussex Terrace
Woodville
- Leslie Street W
Jacaranda Photography
The photos shown here are by myself – Alice Kuersch, Caty Malo & Shaun McCarthy. Thanks to these amazing local photographers for letting me share their work.
For more great places to take photos in Adelaide see this guide to the Top Adelaide Photography Locations.
Jacaranda FAQ
The jacaranda trees are in bloom throughout the month of November.
No, they are native to South America – Brazil & Argentina.
Adelaide has many as well as Brisbane, Sydney, Perth & Melbourne & Grafton in NSW even has a jacaranda festival!
Yes, an array of birds including the honeyeater are very fond of the jacaranda flowers.
Yes! Bees love the purple flowers and the nectar they contain. Be careful with pets & children around the trees when they are in bloom because they may disturb a bee!
Thanks & Enjoy
I hope this guide will help you enjoy Adelaide’s most colourful month MAUVEember 💜
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