Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Arjuna
Enkianthus
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Enkianthus
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Enkianthus
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Enkianthus
In Greek
arjuna
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Enkianthus
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Enkianthus
In Latin
arjuna
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Terminilia
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Enkianthus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus
Care of Arjuna Tree and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
