Tamarindus indica, also known as tamarind or Indian date, is a tree which is native to Eastern Africa and which has spread all over the tropics. It is a tree that can reach more than 60 ft (20 m) tall. It bears pods that contain an edible pulp.
Tamarind is a tropical tree that will withstand 32°F (0°C) or even slightly negative temperatures for a very brief period. It thus can be grown in USDA zones 10a and warmer.
This tree has alternate and bipinnate leaves.
Tamarind has pale yellow flowers whith red traces. They are The flowers are 0.8 to 1.2 in (2 - 3 cm) wide, and are borne in drooping clusters.
Tamarind fruits are brown pods that can be up to 6 in (15 cm) long, and contains pulp, fibers, and 4 to 10 seeds.The pulp is edible.
Tamarindus indica requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil Tamarind can withstand occasional droughts, but this tree will drop one part of its leaves in these periods.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 20.00 m
Width 6.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -1.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Fruit - Edible Propagation - seeds Tamarind is propagated by seeds.
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