Tamarind tree

Breadfruit

About Tamarind tree and Breadfruit

Tamarind tree

Breadfruit

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs

Number of Varieties

1002

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm2,600.00 cm

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm600.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, 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, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

ARTOCARPUS altilis

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Breadfruit

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

Breadfruit Tree

In German

Tamarinde

Brotfruchtbaum

In French

tamarinier

Breadfruit Arbre

In Spanish

tamarindo

árbol del pan

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο

In Portuguese

tamarindo

Árvore de fruta-pão

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

Breadfruit drzewo

In Latin

tamarind ligno

Arum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Urticales

Family

Fabaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Artocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Artocarpeae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

10060

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Breadfruit

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Breadfruit

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

Tamarind tree and Breadfruit Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Breadfruit are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Breadfruit

Care of Tamarind tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.