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About Tamarind tree and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
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Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

10060
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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7-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Spreading
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
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Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
भोज पत्र

In German

Tamarinde
Birke

In French

tamarinier
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

tamarindo
Abedul

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

tamarindo
bétula

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Brzoza

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Fagales

Family

Fabaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
Carpinaceae

Number of Species

10034
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Birch? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Birch. Tamarind tree has thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Birch has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Tamarind tree and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Birch

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

Tamarind tree and Birch Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Birch are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Tamarind tree and Birch

Care of Tamarind tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.