Toyon

Tamarind tree

About Toyon and Tamarind tree

Toyon

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

California

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-11

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Acidic

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Body Ache, Stomach pain

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Sauces

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HETEROMELES arbutifolia

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Christmas Berry, California Holly

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Toyon

इमली का पेड़

In German

Toyon

Tamarinde

In French

Toyon

tamarinier

In Spanish

Toyon

tamarindo

In Greek

Toyon

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Toyon

tamarindo

In Polish

Toyon

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Toyon

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Rosaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Heteromeles

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

6100

1 27800

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Properties of Toyon and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Toyon and Tamarind tree

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

Toyon and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Toyon and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Toyon and Tamarind tree

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