Wilga

Tamarind tree

About Wilga and Tamarind tree

Wilga

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Australia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

35100

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Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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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

610.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Green, Dark Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water regularly for 2 months

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

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pruning may be required for height clearance

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Blowflies, Insects

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

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

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Odontalgic

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Wood

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade

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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GEIJERA parviflora

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Wilga, Native Willow

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Wilga

इमली का पेड़

In German

Pirol

Tamarinde

In French

loriot

tamarinier

In Spanish

oriol

tamarindo

In Greek

φλώρος

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

papa-figos

tamarindo

In Polish

Wilga

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

oriole

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Charophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Rutaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Geijera

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

45100

1 27800

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Properties of Wilga and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Wilga and Tamarind tree

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

Wilga and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Wilga and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Tamarind tree are as follows:

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

Care of Wilga and Tamarind tree

Care of Wilga and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga 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.