Arjuna Tree

Birch

About Arjuna Tree and Birch

Arjuna Tree

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Types

Terminalia arjuna

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

160

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Habitat

Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-7

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pale Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Green

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies, pollinators

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

conjunctivitis, sneezing

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Terminalia arjuna

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Arjuna

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

अर्जुन वृक्ष

भोज पत्र

In German

Terminalia arjuna

Birke

In French

Terminalia arjuna

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Migdałecznik arjuna

Abedul

In Greek

arjuna

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Migdałecznik arjuna

bétula

In Polish

Migdałecznik arjuna

Brzoza

In Latin

arjuna

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Fagales

Family

Poaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Terminilia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

10034

1 27800

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Properties of Arjuna Tree and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Arjuna Tree and Birch? We provide you with everything About Arjuna Tree and Birch. Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Arjuna Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and sneezing and Birch has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arjuna Tree and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Birch

Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Arjuna Tree and Birch Physical Information

Arjuna Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Birch are as follows:

Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Arjuna Tree and Birch

Care of Arjuna Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.