Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Arjuna
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Tabernaemontana
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Tabernaemontana
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
arjuna
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
arjuna
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine
Care of Arjuna Tree and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.