Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
common pear
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Seckel Pear
In German
Tamarinde
Kultur-Birne
In French
tamarinier
Poirier commun
In Spanish
tamarindo
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Seckel Pear
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear
Care of Tamarind tree and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.