Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Arjuna
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
arjuna
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
arjuna
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Arjuna Tree and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.