Terminalia Arjuna, Arjun - Plant

Arjuna is a large, evergreen tree, with a spreading crown and drooping branches.
In Indian mythology, Arjun is supposed to be Sitas favorite tree. Native to India, the tree attracts lot of attention because of its association with mythology and its many uses. Arjuna is a large, evergreen tree, with a spreading crown and drooping branches. Grows up to 25 m height, and the bark is grey and smooth. Leaves are sub-opposite. Flowers are small, white, and occur on long hanging recemes. Fruit is 2.3-3.5 cm long, fibrous woody, glabrous and has five hard wings, striated with numerous curved veins. Flowering time of the tree is April-July, in Indian conditions.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 23 inch (58 cm)
• Plant Spread: 5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Arjuna, Arjun, and Kumbuk
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 25 meters
• Flower Colour: White to Pale Yellow
• Bloom Time: April to July
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Choose a spot with full sun exposure for a mature plant. Apply an organic fertilizer according to the plant need. Prune the plant every year to maintain the shape and size of the tree. Prune the damaged and diseased branches.

Terminalia Arjuna care

It can easily be propagated by seeds. Before sowing the seeds soak them in water for 2 days. Sow the seeds 1 inch deep in well drained and fertile potting mix. Use 2 seeds per pot. Water the seeds regularly. transplant the seeds after 8-9 months in the main field.
Transfer the seedling to well-drained loamy soil after about three months. Choose a spot with full sun exposure. Gently remove the plant root ball from the pot. Dig a hole deep enough for the root system and twice as wide, carefully spreading out the roots of the plant with your fingers. After that water the plant regularly until it establishes.

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Temperature: 20 to 33 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
• Harvest Season: September to December

Terminalia Arjuna special feature
Arjuna is a large, evergreen tree. It is a tree of Swati Nakshatra.
Terminalia Arjuna uses

Ornamental Use

The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
It can be planted roadsides or farm partitions

• Medicinal Use: The plant is used in Ayurvedic preparations