Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Star Shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
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
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Silver Maple
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Silver Maple
In German
Tamarinde
Silver Maple
In French
tamarinier
érable argenté
In Spanish
tamarindo
arce plateado
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
tamarindo
plátano de prata
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Silver Maple
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Silver Maple
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Silver Maple Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Silver Maple are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Silver Maple
Care of Tamarind tree and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.