Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Red Elderberry
In German
Tamarinde
Rote Holunder
In French
tamarinier
Red sureau
In Spanish
tamarindo
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Red Elderberry
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Red Elderberry
In Latin
tamarind ligno
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry
Care of Tamarind tree and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.