Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Rooted 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Arjuna
Black Cherry
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
arjuna
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
arjuna
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Black Cherry
Care of Arjuna Tree and Black 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 Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.