Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Quercus
In German
Tamarinde
Quercus
In French
tamarinier
Quercus
In Spanish
tamarindo
Quercus
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Quercus
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Quercus
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Quercus
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tamarind tree and Water Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Water Oak? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Water Oak. Tamarind tree has thorns and Water Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Water Oak 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 Water Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Water Oak
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Water Oak Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Water Oak are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Tamarind tree and Water Oak
Care of Tamarind tree and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.