Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Aphids
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Arjuna
In Hindi
Inkberry
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Inkberry
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Inkberry
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Inkberry
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
inkberry
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Aquifoliales
Myrtales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Inkberry and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Inkberry and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Inkberry and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Inkberry and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Inkberry and Arjuna Tree
Care of Inkberry and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Inkberry 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.