Tamarind tree

Sassafras

About Tamarind tree and Sassafras

Tamarind tree

Sassafras

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

1003

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Yellow green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Indigo, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Foliage diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Dermatitis, Diaphoresis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

SASSAFRAS albidum

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Sassafras

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

Sassafras

In German

Tamarinde

Sassafras

In French

tamarinier

Sassafras

In Spanish

tamarindo

Sasafrás

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

σασάφρα

In Portuguese

tamarindo

sassafrás

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

Sassafras

In Latin

tamarind ligno

Sassafras

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Laurales

Family

Fabaceae

Lauraceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Sassafras

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Detarieae

Cinnamomeae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Lauroideae

Number of Species

1004

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Sassafras

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Sassafras. Tamarind tree has thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Sassafras 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 Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Sassafras

Season and care of Tamarind tree and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tamarind tree and Sassafras Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Sassafras are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Sassafras

Care of Tamarind tree and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.