Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
ramphal
इमली का पेड़
In German
Netzannone
Tamarinde
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
tamarinier
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
tamarindo
In Greek
Ramphal
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
tamarindo
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Ramphal
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Tiliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Annonoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ramphal and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Ramphal and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ramphal and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ramphal is Clay, Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Ramphal and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Ramphal and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
Ramphal leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Ramphal and Tamarind tree
Care of Ramphal and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ramphal 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.