Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
-
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Chartreuse
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
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Silver Maple
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Silver Maple
इमली का पेड़
In German
Silver Maple
Tamarinde
In French
érable argenté
tamarinier
In Spanish
arce plateado
tamarindo
In Greek
Silver Maple
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
tamarindo
In Polish
Silver Maple
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Acer
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Silver Maple and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Silver Maple and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Silver Maple and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Tamarind tree
Care of Silver Maple and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple 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.