Tamarind tree

Toyon

About Tamarind tree and Toyon

Tamarind tree

Toyon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

California

Types

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

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Number of Varieties

1003

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-118-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic

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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Acidic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

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

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Body Ache, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Sauces

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

HETEROMELES arbutifolia

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

Christmas Berry, California Holly

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़

Toyon

In German

Tamarinde

Toyon

In French

tamarinier

Toyon

In Spanish

tamarindo

Toyon

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind

Toyon

In Portuguese

tamarindo

Toyon

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca

Toyon

In Latin

tamarind ligno

Toyon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Heteromeles

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Maleae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

1006

1 27800

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Properties of Tamarind tree and Toyon

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Toyon

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

Tamarind tree and Toyon Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Toyon are as follows:

Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Toyon

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