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.
Cultural significance
The tree shares its name with Arjuna, the Pandava hero of the Mahabharata. Its leaves and flowers have sacred value in India, and astrologers link the tree with the nakshatra Swati. In parts of India, Arjun leaves are counted among the 21 leaves offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi puja.
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