Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Black Maple
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Black Maple Tree
In German
Tamarinde
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
tamarinier
Noir Érable
In Spanish
tamarindo
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Czarny klon
In Latin
tamarind ligno
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Black Maple
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Black Maple Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Black Maple are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Black Maple
Care of Tamarind tree and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.