Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Arjuna
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
बोतल ट्री
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Flaschenbaum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
arjuna
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
arjuna
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Terminilia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree
Care of Arjuna Tree and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.