Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs very little water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
pollinators
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Arjuna
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Tiger Tree
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tiger Tree
In Greek
arjuna
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tiger Tree
In Latin
arjuna
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.