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About Tamarind tree and Boxelder

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo

Number of Varieties

1003
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-112-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-3

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, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm2,438.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm1,524.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Broadly Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

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
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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

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
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Bonsai

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, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antidote, Antiemetic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
ACER negundo

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
Boxelder tree

In German

Tamarinde
Boxelder Baum

In French

tamarinier
arbre boxelder

In Spanish

tamarindo
árbol boxelder

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο

In Portuguese

tamarindo
árvore Boxelder

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Boxelder drzewo

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Boxelder ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae
Aceraceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

10015
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Boxelder

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Boxelder

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

Tamarind tree and Boxelder Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Boxelder are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red

  • Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Boxelder

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