Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
White Cedar
Arjuna
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
arjuna
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
arjuna
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Techny Arborvitae 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.