Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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.
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:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
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.