Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
open forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
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
Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
इमली का पेड़
In German
Silver Wattle
Tamarinde
In French
Mimosa d'été
tamarinier
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
tamarindo
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
tamarindo
In Polish
Silver Wattle
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Silver Wattle
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Tamarind tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree
Care of Silver Wattle and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.