Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
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
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Moderate Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ULMUS parvifolia
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Lacebark Elm
In German
Tamarinde
Lacebark Elm
In French
tamarinier
Lacebark Elm
In Spanish
tamarindo
Lacebark Elm
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Lacebark Elm
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Lacebark Elm
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Lacebark Elm
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Lacebark Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm
Care of Tamarind tree and Lacebark Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.