Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
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Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
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
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
Plant Season
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
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:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
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.