Citron

Tamarind tree

About Citron and Tamarind tree

Citron

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

etrog

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

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

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

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

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, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, 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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Citron

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

नीबू

इमली का पेड़

In German

Zitrone

Tamarinde

In French

Citron

tamarinier

In Spanish

Cidra

tamarindo

In Greek

Κίτρο

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

cidra

tamarindo

In Polish

Cytryna

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Chron

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Rutaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Citrus

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

7100

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Tamarind tree

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

Citron and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Citron and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Tamarind tree

Care of Citron and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron 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 Citron 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.