Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
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Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Black Cherry
Arjuna
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
arjuna
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Care of Black Cherry and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.