Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves
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, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Arjuna
Sakaki
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Sakaki
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Sperrstrauch
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Sakaki
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Sakaki
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Sakaki
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Sakaki Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Sakaki are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Arjuna Tree and Sakaki
Care of Arjuna Tree and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.