Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Black Currant
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Black Currant
इमली का पेड़
In German
Black Currant
Tamarinde
In French
groseille noire
tamarinier
In Spanish
negro Grosella
tamarindo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
tamarindo
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
nigrum currants
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Black Currant and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Black Currant and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Black Currant and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Tamarind tree
Care of Black Currant and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant 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.