Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
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 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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Arjuna
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Evening Primrose
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Evening Primrose
In French
Terminalia arjuna
onagre
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
onagra
In Greek
arjuna
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
wiesiołka
In Latin
arjuna
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Terminilia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose
Care of Arjuna Tree and Evening Primrose 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 Evening Primrose pruning is done 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 Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.