Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
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Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Rhinitis
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
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
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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 Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
tilaka
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Poaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.