Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Arjuna
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
सागौन
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Teak
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Teak
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Teak
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Teak
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Teak
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Teak Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Teak are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Teak
Care of Arjuna Tree and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.