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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

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) — spiny tree that reaches up to 30-50 feet in height; each comprised of multiple pairs of oblong leaflets
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — the thorns require careful consideration with regards to pedestrian traffic and maintenance, image 47
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — conspicuous stamens that are usually white or pale pink
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — conspicuous stamens that are usually white or pale pink; this species can attain a height ranging from
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — the tree bears curved pods that mature to a deep red or brown
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — spiny tree that reaches up to 30-50 feet in height; each comprised of multiple pairs of, image 52
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — which provides generous shade and visual structure to any landscape.<br><br>The bipinnate, image 35
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — This species can attain a height ranging from 30 to 50 feet with a canopy spread of equal, image 59
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — are about 6 to 8 inches long and create a lush
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — each around 4 to 6 inches in length
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — During the spring and sporadically throughout the year, image 38
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — conspicuous stamens that are usually white or pale pink; this species can attain a height, image 66
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — During the spring and sporadically throughout the year
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — sweet-sour edible pods and striking aesthetic appeal; it boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — commonly referred to as Madras thorn or Manila tamarind; the Madras thorn produces showy
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — green and white flowers in the garden; sweet-sour edible pods and striking aesthetic appeal
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — The twisted, coiled seedpods reveal a sweet and tangy pulp favored by wildlife; tree for, image 54
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — the tree bears curved pods that mature to a deep red or brown; green and white flowers in the garden
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — This drought-tolerant tree thrives in well-drained soils and requires full sun exposure for, image 30
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — tamarind-like pulp that is not only a delight for wildlife but also consumable for humans, image 71
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — commonly referred to as Madras thorn or Manila tamarind; the Madras thorn produces showy, image 81
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — spiny tree that reaches up to 30-50 feet in height; each comprised of multiple pairs of, image 77
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — tree with green and white blooms; delicate petals with long
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — commonly known as Madras Thorn or Manila Tamarind; the twisted, coiled seedpods reveal a, image 51
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