Cherry Plum

Tamarind tree

About Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree

Cherry Plum

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

20100

0 40000

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Habitat

open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,540.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

2,540.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Throat itching

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS cerasifera

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

चेरी प्लम

इमली का पेड़

In German

cherry Plum

Tamarinde

In French

Prunus

tamarinier

In Spanish

cherry Plum

tamarindo

In Greek

Cherry Plum

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

cherry Plum

tamarindo

In Polish

Cherry Plum

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

cerasus PRUNUM

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Rosaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Prunus

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Amygdaleae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

200100

1 27800

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Properties of Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree

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

Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Cherry Plum flower color:
Cherry Plum leaf color:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree

Care of Cherry Plum and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done 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 Cherry Plum 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.