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About White Cedar and Tamarind tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  

Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada  

Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
12  

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
3-7  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Spreading  
Pyramidal  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm  
24
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
800.00 cm  
25
90.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Yellow  
Yellow, Yellow Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Brownish Red, 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  
Green, Dark Green, Brown  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Scale-like imbricate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  
Drought Tolerant, 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
  
  

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  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
-  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  
Birds  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica  
THUJA occidentalis  

Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda  

In Hindi
इमली का पेड़  
Thuja occidentalis  

In German
Tamarinde  
Abendländischer Lebensbaum  

In French
tamarinier  
Thuya occidental  

In Spanish
tamarindo  
Tuya del Canadá  

In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind  
Thuja occidentalis  

In Portuguese
tamarindo  
Thuja occidentalis  

In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca  
Żywotnik_zachodni  

In Latin
tamarind ligno  
Thuja occidentalis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Pinopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Pinales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Cupressaceae  

Genus
Tamarindus  
Thuja  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
Detarieae  
-  

Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae  
-  

Number of Species
100  
5  
99+

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Properties of Tamarind tree and White Cedar

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

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Season and Care of Tamarind tree and White Cedar

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

Tamarind tree and White Cedar Physical Information

Tamarind tree and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and White Cedar are as follows:

Care of Tamarind tree and White Cedar

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

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