Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
-
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Arjuna
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
arjuna
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
arjuna
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. 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 Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Bristlecone Pine 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.