Silverthorn

Arjuna Tree

About Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree

Silverthorn

Arjuna Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Types

Terminalia arjuna

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9 - 5

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Pale Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Flies, pollinators

Allergy

Toxic

conjunctivitis, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

Terminalia arjuna

Common Name

Silverthorn

Arjuna

In Hindi

Silverthorn

अर्जुन वृक्ष

In German

Silverthorn

Terminalia arjuna

In French

Silverthorn

Terminalia arjuna

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Greek

Silverthorn

arjuna

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Polish

Silverthorn

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Latin

Silverthorn

arjuna

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Myrtales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Terminilia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70100

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree. Silverthorn has thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree

Season and care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree Physical Information

Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree

Care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.