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About Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Cedar Elm


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

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

Number of Varieties
45  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
River side, Woodlands  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
-  

Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21  
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
760.00 cm  
29
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

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
-  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Slow  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

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

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
Skin rash  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing  
Beautification  

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

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

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  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Fabales  

Family
Ulmaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Ulmus  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
3  
100  

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Properties of Cedar Elm and Tamarind tree

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

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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:

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.

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