Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Cedars
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
इमली का पेड़
In German
Cedar Elm
Tamarinde
In French
Cedar Elm
tamarinier
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
tamarindo
In Greek
Cedar Elm
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
tamarindo
In Polish
Cedar Elm
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree
Care of Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar Elm 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.
