Red Elderberry

Tamarind tree

About Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree

Red Elderberry

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, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

2100

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, Thickets

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

430.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, 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, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

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

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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

✔ ✘

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, Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus racemosa

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Red Elderberry

इमली का पेड़

In German

Rote Holunder

Tamarinde

In French

Red sureau

tamarinier

In Spanish

La baya del saúco roja

tamarindo

In Greek

κόκκινο Elderberry

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Red Elderberry

tamarindo

In Polish

Red Elderberry

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

pubens

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Fabales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

7100

1 27800

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Properties of Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree

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

Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree

Care of Red Elderberry and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.