About Tamarindus Indica
Tamarind is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon, having only a single species.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height |
18 inch (46 cm) |
Plant Spread |
4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
tamarind |
Maximum Reachable Height |
40.00 to 60.00 feet |
Flower Colour |
Cream to pale yellow |
Bloom Time |
May to August |
Difficulty Level |
easy to grow |
Planting And Care
- Water the newly planted seed every other day, just enough to moisten it.
- Keep it moist until it grows a few inches above ground then pull back on watering
- After the seedling starts growing vigorously on its own, it will need watering only once a week during the growing season and only enough to wet the roots
- Gradually taper watering in the fall, and stop in the winter.
Tamarindus Indica Care
Choose a proper site for the tamarind tree. It needs full sun and some protection from the cold when young. You may choose the south side of a slope for this purpose or build your own cold protection for the first couple of years.
Plant a tamarind seed in the spring 1/2-inch deep. Seeds collected from pods remain viable for months and will germinate a week after planting.
Sunlight |
Full sun |
Watering |
Medium |
Soil |
well-drained soil |
Temperature |
28 degree |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer |
Tamarindus Indica Special Feature
Shade tree and/or fruit tree. Landscape specimen/accent but needs a big space. Residential street tree. Parking lot islands. Parks.
Tamarindus Indica Uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose