Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
common pear
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
इमली का पेड़
In German
Kultur-Birne
Tamarinde
In French
Poirier commun
tamarinier
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
tamarindo
In Greek
Seckel Pear
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
tamarindo
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Seckel Pear
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree
Care of Seckel Pear and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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.