Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Arjuna
Black Currant
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Black Currant
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Black Currant
In French
Terminalia arjuna
groseille noire
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
negro Grosella
In Greek
arjuna
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
groselha-preta
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
arjuna
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Black Currant
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Black Currant Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Black Currant are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Black Currant
Care of Arjuna Tree and Black Currant 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 Currant 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 Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.