Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
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Types
Terminalia arjuna
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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
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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.