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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  
North America  

Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
175  
39

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Woodland Garden Canopy  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21  

Habit
Spreading  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm  
24
3,900.00 cm  
1

Minimum Width
800.00 cm  
25
3,700.00 cm  
2

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Yellow  
Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Tan  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green  
Light Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Ovate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Early Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Pollution  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads  

Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Pollution  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  
Pollen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  
Good for skin and hair  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  
Bark, Fibre, Leaves  

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica  
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'  

Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  
American Elm, Augustine Elm  

In Hindi
इमली का पेड़  
American Elm Tree  

In German
Tamarinde  
Amerikanische Ulme  

In French
tamarinier  
Américaine Elm Tree  

In Spanish
tamarindo  
Olmo Americano Árbol  

In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind  
American Elm Tree  

In Portuguese
tamarindo  
Árvore de olmo americano  

In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca  
Amerykańska Elm Tree  

In Latin
tamarind ligno  
Latin ulmo  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Urticales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Ulmaceae  

Genus
Tamarindus  
Ulmus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Detarieae  
-  

Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae  
-  

Number of Species
100  
6  

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Difference Between Tamarind tree and American Elm

If you are confused whether Tamarind tree or American Elm are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Tamarind tree and American Elm Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Tamarind tree are 6-6-6 or 8-8-8, whereas for American Elm fertilizers required are Complete balanced fertilizer and fertilize in spring. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Tamarind tree and American Elm if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Tamarind tree and American Elm

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Tamarind tree and American Elm. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Tamarind tree and American Elm as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Tamarind tree is Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders and Sore throat whereas of American Elm is Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic and Salve. Tamarind tree has beauty benefits as follows: Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing and Skin cleanser while American Elm has beauty benefits as follows: Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing and Skin cleanser.

Compare Facts of Tamarind tree vs American Elm

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