Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
-
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Ivory
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Arjuna
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Rote Holunder
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Red sureau
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
arjuna
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree
Care of Red Elderberry and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done 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 Red Elderberry 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.