Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Arjuna
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Eukalyptus
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Eucalyptus
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
arjuna
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Eucalyptus
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Genus
Eucalyptus
Terminilia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree
Care of Eucalyptus and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.