Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Arjuna
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Joshua Tree
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Joshua Tree
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
arjuna
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Joshua Tree
In Latin
arjuna
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree
Care of Arjuna Tree and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
