Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Tamarinde
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
tamarinier
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
tamarindo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Diabelski laska
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Tamarind tree and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.