Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Babylon
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Arjuna
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
arjuna
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves 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 Corkscrew Willow 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.