Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
-
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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 in spring
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Arjuna
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Kornelkirsche
Terminalia arjuna
In French
cornouiller
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
arjuna
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
arjuna
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Arjuna Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Cornelian 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.