Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Mango
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
इमली का पेड़
In German
Mango Baum
Tamarinde
In French
Manguier
tamarinier
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
tamarindo
In Greek
Mango Tree
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Mangueira
tamarindo
In Polish
Drzewo mango
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Mango ligno
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Tamarindus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Mango Tree and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Mango Tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Mango Tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and Tamarind tree
Care of Mango Tree and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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.