Life Span
Perennial
  
Not Available
  
Type
Tree
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
  
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Cuneate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Rooted stem cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought, Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
  
Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
  
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
  
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
  
Common Name
Arjuna
  
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
  
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
  
Tilaka
  
In German
Terminalia arjuna
  
Tilapia
  
In French
Terminalia arjuna
  
Tilapia
  
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
tilapia
  
In Greek
arjuna
  
tilaka
  
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
tilaka
  
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
tilakiem
  
In Latin
arjuna
  
tilaka
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Ebenales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Symplocaceae
  
Genus
Terminilia
  
Symplocos
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Tilaka
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Tilaka Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Tilaka are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tilaka
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.