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Tamarind tree
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About Chokecherry and Tamarind tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

North America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

30100
0 40000
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Habitat

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
-

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,800.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

550.00 cm800.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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

Oval
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Spring
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

-
Bold

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS virginiana
Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Chokecherry
इमली का पेड़

In German

Chokecherry
Tamarinde

In French

Chokecherry
tamarinier

In Spanish

Chokecherry
tamarindo

In Greek

Chokecherry
δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Chokecherry
tamarindo

In Polish

Chokecherry
drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

chokecherry
tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Fabales

Family

Rosaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Prunus
Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Amygdaleae
Detarieae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae
Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

25100
1 27800
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Properties of Chokecherry and Tamarind tree

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

Season and Care of Chokecherry and Tamarind tree

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

Chokecherry and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Chokecherry and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Tamarind tree are as follows:

  • Chokecherry flower color:

  • Chokecherry leaf color:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Chokecherry and Tamarind tree

Care of Chokecherry and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry 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.