Poison Sumac

Tamarind tree

About Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree

Poison Sumac

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

Wet lands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 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

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Ivory

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Orange, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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, 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation

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

Sap

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TOXICODENDRON vernix

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

toxicodendron vernix

इमली का पेड़

In German

toxicodendron vernix

Tamarinde

In French

TOXICODENDRON vernix

tamarinier

In Spanish

vérnix TOXICODENDRON

tamarindo

In Greek

Toxicodendron vernix

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

TOXICODENDRON vernix

tamarindo

In Polish

toxicodendron vernix

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Natrum vernix

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Toxicodendron

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

35100

1 27800

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Properties of Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree

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

Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree

Care of Poison Sumac and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.