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About Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Mulga Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Australia  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

Types
Not Available  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  

Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
Not Available  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Not Available  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
550.00 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
370.00 cm  
99+
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lemon yellow  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Gray Green  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green  
Dark Green, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green  
Dark Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Narrow  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively  
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
  
  

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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools  
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
Mulga  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
Mulga  
Tamarinde  

In French
Mulga  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
Mulga  
tamarindo  

In Greek
mulga  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
Mulga  
tamarindo  

In Polish
Mulga  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
Mulga  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Fabales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Acacia  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Properties of Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree

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

Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree

Care of Mulga Tree and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga 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.

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