Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Ever red , Crimson queen
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Weeping Maple
In German
Tamarinde
Weeping Maple
In French
tamarinier
Maple pleureur
In Spanish
tamarindo
weeping maple
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
weeping maple
In Portuguese
tamarindo
chorando de bordo
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
płacz klonu
In Latin
tamarind ligno
weeping maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
- Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple
Care of Tamarind tree and Weeping Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.