Jacaranda Frost Damage in Marginal Zones: Recovery and Pruning Advice

Tracy, CA (Zone 9a) is at the cold edge for jacaranda. A rare frost likely killed outer branches; the living trunk and basal sprout show root survival. Jacarandas bloom in early summer, not spring. Wait to prune until dead wood is obvious (brown, shriveled). Fertilize per label at the drip line, not the base. The tree may become multi-stemmed; its former glory may not return.