Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Arjuna
In Hindi
sweetshrub
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
sweetshrub
Terminalia arjuna
In French
sweetshrub
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
sweetshrub
arjuna
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
sweetshrub
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
sweetshrub
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Calycanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree
Care of Sweetshrub and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.