Arjun Tree (Terminalia arjuna): How to Plant and Care for It in Jaipur
Terminalia arjuna
Arjun is a large native shade tree of India's riverbanks, valued in Ayurveda. It can grow well in Jaipur if planted in a moist, low-lying spot and watered for its first few years. Here is when and how to plant it, and what to watch for.
Care in the first three years
Monsoon. Weed the basin regularly for the first two years and widen it as the tree grows.
October to November. Lay 7 to 10 cm of mulch. Water every 7 to 10 days in year 1, every 10 to 14 days in year 2, and every 2 to 3 weeks in year 3.
Winter. Frost can leave young stems forked and bushy. For the first two winters, cover the sapling with jute or thatch on cold nights.
Spring. New leaves appear. If frost has forked the stem, prune back to one strong main stem.
Summer. The critical season. Water every 3 to 4 days in year 1, every 5 to 7 days in year 2, and deeply every 7 to 10 days in year 3.
Pests. Powdery mildew, leaf-rolling weevils, caterpillars and white wax scale can appear. They are usually minor; treat only severe damage.
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