Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Babylon
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
इमली का पेड़
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Tamarinde
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
tamarinier
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
tamarindo
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
tamarindo
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Salicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.