Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Arjuna
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Slippery Elm
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Rotulme
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
arjuna
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Slippery Elm
In Latin
arjuna
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm
Care of Arjuna Tree and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.