Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Candleberry tree
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
इमली का पेड़
In German
chinesisch Talg
Tamarinde
In French
chinesisch Talg
tamarinier
In Spanish
suif chinois
tamarindo
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
tamarindo
In Polish
chiński łój
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Chinese adipe
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Triadica
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree
Care of Chinese Tallow and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Tallow 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.
