Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
California
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Awl-Shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Arjuna
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Giant Sequoia
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Giant Sequoia
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Secoya gigante
In Greek
arjuna
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
arjuna
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Arjuna Tree and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.