Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Tamarinde
Buckeye Putzer
In French
tamarinier
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
tamarindo
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
tamarind ligno
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Tamarind tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.