Tamarind tree

Damson

About Tamarind tree and Damson

Tamarind tree

Damson

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Europe, Mediterranean

Types

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

Number of Varieties

1002

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Open Forest, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health

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, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

जामुन

In German

Tamarinde

Zwetschgen

In French

tamarinier

prune de Damas

In Spanish

tamarindo

ciruela ciruela

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

tamarindo

damson ameixa

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

mirabelki

In Latin

tamarind ligno

damson plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

100400

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Damson

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Damson

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

Tamarind tree and Damson Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Damson are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Damson flower color:
Damson leaf color:

Care of Tamarind tree and Damson

Care of Tamarind tree and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.