Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
दालचीनी
इमली का पेड़
In French
Cannelle
tamarinier
In Spanish
Canela
tamarindo
In Greek
Κανέλα
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Canela
tamarindo
In Polish
Cynamon
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
cinnamomum
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Cinnamon and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Cinnamon and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Cinnamon and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Tamarind tree
Care of Cinnamon and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cinnamon 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.