Bael

Tamarind tree

About Bael and Tamarind tree

Bael

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruits, Tree

Tree

Origin

Southeast Asia, Southern India

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

18100

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,000.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Ivory

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Ivory

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Ivory

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Ivory

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Trident shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Dizziness, Stomach pain

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Aegle marmelos

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,

इमली का पेड़

In German

Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum

Tamarinde

In French

fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva

tamarinier

In Spanish

membrillo de Bengala, Bilva

tamarindo

In Greek

Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Fruta de Bael

tamarindo

In Polish

Kleiszcze smakowite

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Bilwa

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Fabales

Family

Solanaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Brugmansia

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Datureae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

150100

1 27800

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Properties of Bael and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Bael and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Bael and Tamarind tree. Bael doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bael does not have fragrant flowers. Bael has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Stomach pain and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bael and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bael and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Bael and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Bael and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Bael and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Bael and Tamarind tree

Care of Bael and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.