Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
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
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Arjuna
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
कटहल
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Jack
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
yaca
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
jaca
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
chlebowca
In Latin
arjuna
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Terminilia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit
Care of Arjuna Tree and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.