Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
इमली का पेड़
In German
Red Buckeye
Tamarinde
In French
Red Buckeye
tamarinier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
tamarindo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
tamarindo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Red Buckeye
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.