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Tamarind tree
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Himalayan Birch
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About Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
India, Nepal, China

Types

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

Number of Varieties

1002
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
7-5

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Spreading
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Cordiform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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
-

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
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Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
BETULA utilis

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Tamarinde
Himalaya-Birke

In French

tamarinier
bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

tamarindo
abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

tamarindo
bétula Himalaia

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Fagales

Family

Fabaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
-

Number of Species

10030
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch

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

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch

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

Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown

  • Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch

Care of Tamarind tree and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.