Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
American Beech
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Tamarinde
Amerikanische Buche
In French
tamarinier
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
tamarindo
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
tamarindo
faia americano
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and American Beech
Season and care of Tamarind tree and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and American Beech Physical Information
Tamarind tree and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and American Beech are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and American Beech
Care of Tamarind tree and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.