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Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind

Pithecellobium Dulce

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Overview

Pithecellobium dulce, commonly known as Madras Thorn or Manila Tamarind, is a semi-evergreen, spiny tree that reaches up to 30-50 feet in height. It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white pom-pom flowers. The twisted, coiled seedpods reveal a sweet and tangy pulp favored by wildlife. This drought-tolerant tree thrives in well-drained soils and requires full sun exposure for optimal growth.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 10–11Type TreeClimate Arid
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — delicate petals with long
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — each comprised of multiple pairs of oblong leaflets; tree with green and white bloomsMadras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white, image 53Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — adding a subtle burst of color.<br><br>Following the flowering phaseMadras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — is a semievergreen tropical tree known for its unique; tamarind-like pulp that is not only, image 57Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — These pods reveal a sweet; are about 6 to 8 inches long and create a lush, image 70Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — tree for full; the thorns require careful consideration with regards to pedestrian traffic and+94

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Leguminosae
Climate
Arid

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Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — delicate petals with long
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — each comprised of multiple pairs of oblong leaflets; tree with green and white blooms
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white, image 53
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — adding a subtle burst of color.<br><br>Following the flowering phase
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — is a semievergreen tropical tree known for its unique; tamarind-like pulp that is not only, image 57
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — These pods reveal a sweet; are about 6 to 8 inches long and create a lush, image 70
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — tree for full; the thorns require careful consideration with regards to pedestrian traffic and
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — is a semievergreen tropical tree known for its unique
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — adding a subtle burst of color.<br><br>Following the flowering phase; conspicuous stamens that are
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — These pods reveal a sweet
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — are about 6 to 8 inches long and create a lush; commonly referred to as Madras thorn or, image 62
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — each around 4 to 6 inches in length; this drought-tolerant tree thrives in well-drained, image 69
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — The twisted, coiled seedpods reveal a sweet and tangy pulp favored by wildlife; tree for, image 79
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — This species can attain a height ranging from 30 to 50 feet with a canopy spread of equal proportions
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white pom-pom
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — commonly referred to as Madras thorn or Manila tamarind; the Madras thorn produces showy, image 56
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — which provides generous shade and visual structure to any landscape.<br><br>The bipinnate, image 60
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — sweet-sour edible pods and striking aesthetic appeal; it boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, image 58
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white, image 78
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — The twisted, coiled seedpods reveal a sweet and tangy pulp favored by wildlife
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — the tree bears curved pods that mature to a deep red or brown; green and white flowers in, image 68
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — commonly known as Madras Thorn or Manila Tamarind
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — spiny tree that reaches up to 30-50 feet in height
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — commonly known as Madras Thorn or Manila Tamarind; the twisted, coiled seedpods reveal a, image 76
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