Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Terminalia arjuna
-
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Scale Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Cancer, Salve
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
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Arjuna
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Silverberry
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Silverberry
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Silverberry
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Silverberry
In Greek
arjuna
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Silverberry
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Silverberry
In Latin
arjuna
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Silverberry
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Silverberry Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Silverberry are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Arjuna Tree and Silverberry
Care of Arjuna Tree and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.