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About Ceanothus and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Ceanothus


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
-  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

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

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
10-7  
-  

Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
60.00 cm  
99+
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Hot Pink  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Dark Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply  
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
  
  

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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
Wild lilac  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
Ceanothus  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
Ceanothus  
Tamarinde  

In French
Ceanothus  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
Ceanothus  
tamarindo  

In Greek
Ceanothus  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
Ceanothus  
tamarindo  

In Polish
Ceanothus  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
Ceanothus  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Fabales  

Family
Rhamnaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Ceanothus  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
70  
99+
100  

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Properties of Ceanothus and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Tamarind tree. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Ceanothus and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Tamarind tree

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

Ceanothus and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Ceanothus and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Ceanothus and Tamarind tree

Care of Ceanothus and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.

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