Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Number of Varieties
1003
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-118-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
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12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm300.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
800.00 cm120.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Esperanza
In German
Tamarinde
Esperanza
In French
tamarinier
Esperanza
In Spanish
tamarindo
Esperanza
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Esperanza
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Esperanza
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Esperanza
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Esperanza
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Lamiales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Tecoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species
10014
1
27800
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