Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Western United States
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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, 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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
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
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Arjuna
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
arjuna
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
arjuna
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Arjuna Tree and Bristlecone Pine 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 Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.