Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, 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
Not Available
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Arjuna
In Hindi
Tabebuia
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Tabebuia
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Tabebuia
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Tabebuia
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree
Care of Tabebuia and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.