Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sienna
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
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Tamarinde
Ohio buckeye
In French
tamarinier
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
tamarindo
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye. Tamarind tree has thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Tamarind tree and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.