Inkberry

Tamarind tree

About Inkberry and Tamarind tree

Inkberry

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

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

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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

120.00 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

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

Green, Dark Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

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

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

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

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Inkberry

इमली का पेड़

In German

Inkberry

Tamarinde

In French

Inkberry

tamarinier

In Spanish

Inkberry

tamarindo

In Greek

Inkberry

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Inkberry

tamarindo

In Polish

inkberry

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Inkberry

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Aquifoliales

Fabales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Ilex

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

600100

1 27800

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Properties of Inkberry and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Tamarind tree

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

Inkberry and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Inkberry and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Tamarind tree are as follows:

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

Care of Inkberry and Tamarind tree

Care of Inkberry and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry 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.