Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, Ridges, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Fertilize the first year, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, Economic Purpose, Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
QUERCUS muehlenbergii
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Chinkapin ओक
In German
Tamarinde
chinkapin Oak
In French
tamarinier
chinkapin Oak
In Spanish
tamarindo
chinkapin Roble
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Chinkapin Oak
In Portuguese
tamarindo
carv Oak
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Chinkapin Oak
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Oak Chinkapin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Quercoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinkapin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinkapin Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Chinkapin Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Chinkapin Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Chinkapin Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Chinkapin Oak leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak
Care of Tamarind tree and Chinkapin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinkapin Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinkapin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.