Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Tabebuia
In German
Tamarinde
Tabebuia
In French
tamarinier
Tabebuia
In Spanish
tamarindo
Tabebuia
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Tabebuia
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Tabebuia
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Tabebuia
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Tabebuia
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Tabebuia Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Tabebuia are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Tabebuia
Care of Tamarind tree and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.