Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Prunus avium
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Tamarinde
Kirschbaum
In French
tamarinier
Cerisier
In Spanish
tamarindo
Cerezo
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
κερασιά
In Portuguese
tamarindo
árvore de cereja
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree. Tamarind tree has thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree
Care of Tamarind tree and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
