Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Nyssa sylvatica
Number of Varieties
1005
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-115-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
9-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm1,828.80 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 green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Tamarinde
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
tamarinier
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
tamarindo
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Niger Tupelo ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cornales
Family
Fabaceae
Nyssaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Nyssa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Bombini
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
10045
1
27800
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