Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
-
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
SALIX alba
Common Name
Arjuna
White Willow
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
White Willow
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Le saule blanco
In Greek
arjuna
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
wierzba biała
In Latin
arjuna
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and White Willow
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and White Willow Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and White Willow are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and White Willow
Care of Arjuna Tree and White Willow 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 Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.