Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Quercus coccinea
Number of Varieties
100370
0
40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-115-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
9-4
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm1,830.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
800.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Scarlet Oak
In German
Tamarinde
Scarlet Oak
In French
tamarinier
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
tamarindo
Scarlet roble
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Quercus coccinea
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Fagales
Family
Fabaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species
100600
1
27800
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