Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Arjuna
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
QUICKSTICK
In German
Terminalia arjuna
QUICKSTICK
In French
Terminalia arjuna
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
arjuna
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
QuickStick
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
arjuna
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Terminilia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Quickstick
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Quickstick Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Quickstick are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Quickstick
Care of Arjuna Tree and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.