Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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, Bronze
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
इमली का पेड़
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Tamarinde
In French
Red Cedar Orient
tamarinier
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
tamarindo
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
tamarindo
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Tamarindus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.