Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Willow Oak
Arjuna
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Overcup Oak
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Overcup Oak
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Overcup Oak
arjuna
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Migdałecznik arjuna
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree
Care of Willow Oak and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak 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.