Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Arjuna
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
arjuna
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
arjuna
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and White Cedar
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and White Cedar Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and White Cedar are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and White Cedar
Care of Arjuna Tree and White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.