Tamarind tree

Sweetshrub

About Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub

Tamarind tree

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

1002

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

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

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Root

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

sweetshrub

In German

Tamarinde

sweetshrub

In French

tamarinier

sweetshrub

In Spanish

tamarindo

sweetshrub

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

tamarindo

sweetshrub

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

sweetshrub

In Latin

tamarind ligno

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Laurales

Family

Fabaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1004

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub

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

Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Sweetshrub

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