Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
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Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Arjuna
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
चेरी प्लम
In German
Terminalia arjuna
cherry Plum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Prunus
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
cherry Plum
In Greek
arjuna
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
cherry Plum
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Cherry Plum
In Latin
arjuna
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum
Care of Arjuna Tree and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.