Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
common pear
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Arjuna
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Kultur-Birne
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Poirier commun
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Seckel Pear
arjuna
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Seckel Pear
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree
Care of Seckel Pear and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Seckel Pear 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.