Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
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
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Giant Reed
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
नरकट
इमली का पेड़
In German
Pfahlrohr
Tamarinde
In French
Arundo donax
tamarinier
In Spanish
Arundo donax
tamarindo
In Greek
Arundo donax
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
tamarindo
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Arundo donax
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Giant Reed and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Giant Reed and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Giant Reed and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Tamarind tree
Care of Giant Reed and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed 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.