Red Alder

Tamarind tree

About Red Alder and Tamarind tree

Red Alder

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

30100

0 40000

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Habitat

Lowland evergreen rainforest

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Coral

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Maritime exposure, Salt water

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

✔ ✘

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

Insects

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge

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

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALNUS rubra

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Oregon Alder, Red Alder

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

red alder

इमली का पेड़

In German

rot-Erle

Tamarinde

In French

aulne rouge

tamarinier

In Spanish

aliso rojo

tamarindo

In Greek

κόκκινη σκλήθρα

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

amieiro vermelho

tamarindo

In Polish

czerwony olcha

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

red alnus

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Alnus

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

35100

1 27800

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Properties of Red Alder and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Red Alder and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Red Alder and Tamarind tree. Red Alder doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Red Alder does not have fragrant flowers. Red Alder has allergic reactions like and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Red Alder and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Alder and Tamarind tree

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

Red Alder and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Red Alder and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Red Alder and Tamarind tree

Care of Red Alder and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.