Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
इमली का पेड़
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Tamarinde
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
tamarinier
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
tamarindo
In Greek
American Elm Tree
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
tamarindo
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Latin ulmo
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Tamarind tree
Season and care of American Elm and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
American Elm and Tamarind tree Physical Information
American Elm and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Tamarind tree are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of American Elm and Tamarind tree
Care of American Elm and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
