Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
  
Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
  
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
  
Cosmetics
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
  
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
  
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
Plum
  
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
  
बेर
  
In German
Tamarinde
  
Pflaume
  
In French
tamarinier
  
prune
  
In Spanish
tamarindo
  
ciruela
  
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
  
Δαμάσκηνο
  
In Portuguese
tamarindo
  
ameixa
  
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
Śliwka
  
In Latin
tamarind ligno
  
Plum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Detarieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Plum
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Plum is Acidic.
Tamarind tree and Plum Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Plum are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Tamarind tree and Plum
Care of Tamarind tree and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.