Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Silver
  
Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Brown, Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Use nitrogen rich soil
  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Borers, Caterpillar, Lacebugs, Not Available
  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Allergy
Severe allergen
  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather
  
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
SALIX caprea 'Kilmarnock'
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Common Name
Pussy Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow
  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
In Hindi
Weeping Pussy Willow
  
इमली का पेड़
  
In German
Weinend Salweide
  
Tamarinde
  
In French
Weeping Willow Pussy
  
tamarinier
  
In Spanish
Llorando sauce de gatito
  
tamarindo
  
In Greek
Κλάμα Μουνί Willow
  
δέντρο Tamarind
  
In Portuguese
Chorando Borrazeira
  
tamarindo
  
In Polish
Płacząca Pussy Willow
  
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
In Latin
Pussy flentes salices
  
tamarind ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Salicales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Salicaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Salix
  
Tamarindus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Detarieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Pussy Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Pussy Willow is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Pussy Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Weeping Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Weeping Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree
Care of Weeping Pussy Willow and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Pussy Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Pussy Willow 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.