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
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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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:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
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.