Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt
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
Medium
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Antiseptic, cathartic, Cough, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making wood alcohol, 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
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
GLEDITSIA triacanthos f. inermis
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Thornless Honeylocust
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
thornless honeylocust
In German
Tamarinde
thornless honeylocust
In French
tamarinier
thornless Honeylocust
In Spanish
tamarindo
honeylocust sin espinas
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
thornless honeylocust
In Portuguese
tamarindo
honeylocust thornless
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
thornless honeylocust
In Latin
tamarind ligno
thornless honeylocust
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Gleditsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thornless Honeylocust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thornless Honeylocust is Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Thornless Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Thornless Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Thornless Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
- Thornless Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust
Care of Tamarind tree and Thornless Honeylocust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thornless Honeylocust 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 Thornless Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.