Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, 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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
-
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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
मैगनोलिया
In German
Tamarinde
Umbrella Tree
In French
tamarinier
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
tamarindo
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
tamarind ligno
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree
Care of Tamarind tree and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.