Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
-
Soil Type
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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Arjuna
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Silver bells
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Silver bells
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Silver bells
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Silver bells
In Greek
arjuna
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Silver bells
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Silver bells
In Latin
arjuna
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Family
Poaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells
Care of Arjuna Tree and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.