Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Arjuna
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
इमली का पेड़
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Tamarinde
In French
Terminalia arjuna
tamarinier
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
tamarindo
In Greek
arjuna
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
tamarindo
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
arjuna
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Terminilia
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree
Care of Arjuna Tree and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree 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.