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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) — tree for full; the thorns require careful consideration with regards to pedestrian traffic, image 75
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — each comprised of multiple pairs of oblong leaflets
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — are about 6 to 8 inches long and create a lush; commonly referred to as Madras thorn or Manila tamarind
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — is a semievergreen tropical tree known for its unique; tamarind-like pulp that is not only a delight
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — This drought-tolerant tree thrives in well-drained soils and requires full sun exposure for optimal
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — each around 4 to 6 inches in length; this drought-tolerant tree thrives in well-drained soils and
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — It boasts feathery, bipinnate leaves, and after rainfall, it produces showy pink and white, image 28
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — These pods reveal a sweet; are about 6 to 8 inches long and create a lush
Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce) — tamarind-like pulp that is not only a delight for wildlife but also consumable for humans; each around
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