Willow Oak

Tamarind tree

About Willow Oak and Tamarind tree

Willow Oak

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

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

Number of Varieties

55100

0 40000

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

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

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Birds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

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

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

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

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS phellos

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Willow Oak

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Overcup ओक

इमली का पेड़

In German

Overcup Oak

Tamarinde

In French

Overcup Oak

tamarinier

In Spanish

Overcup Roble

tamarindo

In Greek

Overcup Oak

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Overcup Oak

tamarindo

In Polish

Overcup Dąb

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Oryza

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Fagaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Quercus

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

400100

1 27800

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Properties of Willow Oak and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Tamarind tree

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

Willow Oak and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Willow Oak and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Willow Oak and Tamarind tree

Care of Willow Oak and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak 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.