Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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 frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Nannyberry
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Nannyberry
इमली का पेड़
In German
Nannyberry
Tamarinde
In French
alisier
tamarinier
In Spanish
Nannyberry
tamarindo
In Greek
Nannyberry
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
tamarindo
In Polish
Nannyberry
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Nannyberry
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Nannyberry and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Nannyberry and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Nannyberry and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Nannyberry and Tamarind tree
Care of Nannyberry and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.