Tamarind tree

Sweetbay

About Tamarind tree and Sweetbay

Tamarind tree

Sweetbay

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

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

Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel

Number of Varieties

1003

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Green, Yellow green, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

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

Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Laurus nobilis

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Sweetbay

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

Laurus nobilis

In German

Tamarinde

Echter Lorbeer

In French

tamarinier

Laurus nobilis

In Spanish

tamarindo

Laurus nobilis

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

Laurus nobilis

In Portuguese

tamarindo

Loureiro

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

Wawrzyn szlachetny

In Latin

tamarind ligno

Laurus nobilis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Laurales

Family

Fabaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Laurus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Detarieae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

1003

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Sweetbay

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Sweetbay

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

Tamarind tree and Sweetbay Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Sweetbay are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver

Care of Tamarind tree and Sweetbay

Care of Tamarind tree and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.