Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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
Put diluted fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Arjuna
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Elefant von Apple
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
arjuna
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Elephant Apple
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Dilleniales
Myrtales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree
Care of Elephant Apple and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Elephant Apple 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.