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About Tamarind tree and Elm


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
North America  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

Types
Water elm  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  

Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
Not Available  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21  
Not Available  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm  
22
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
910.00 cm  
23
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Green  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow  
Dark Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblique base  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Spring  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  

In Summer
Ample Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Not Available  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences  
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ULMUS americana  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
American Elm  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
amerikanische Ulme  
Tamarinde  

In French
orme d'Amérique  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
olmo americano  
tamarindo  

In Greek
American Elm  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
olmo americano  
tamarindo  

In Polish
Amerykański wiązu  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
Latin ulmo  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Fabales  

Family
Ulmaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Ulmus  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
40  
99+
Not Available  

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Properties of Elm and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Elm and Tamarind tree

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

Elm and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Elm and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Elm and Tamarind tree

Care of Elm and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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