Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Syringa
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Lilac
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
बकाइन
In German
Tamarinde
Flieder
In French
tamarinier
lilas
In Spanish
tamarindo
lila
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
tamarindo
lilás
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
liliowy
In Latin
tamarind ligno
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Lilacs
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Lilacs Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Lilacs are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Lilacs
Care of Tamarind tree and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.