{"product_id":"5-seeds-pithecellobium-dulce-manila-tamarind-sweet-fruit-tree","title":"5 Seeds Pithecellobium dulce Manila Tamarind Sweet Fruit Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eManila Tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce) is a versatile tropical tree grown from seed, valued for its attractive, fern-like foliage and rounded, spreading canopy. This hardy, evergreen species produces curious, twisted, pinkish seed pods filled with a sweet, edible pulp that encircles the dark seeds. An excellent choice for gardeners seeking a unique ornamental and fruit-bearing specimen, it thrives in warm, dry climates and makes a striking addition to large landscapes or as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pulp inside the pods can be eaten fresh as a snack, and the tree is commonly cultivated for its shade, windbreak, or ornamental appeal. It develops a dense crown with small, delicate leaflets, and its low water needs make it a practical choice for water-wise planting once established. As a fast-growing legume, it also helps enrich poor soils naturally. Suitable for warm regions, it can be container-grown for a few years before planting out in the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Pithecellobium dulce\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Manila Tamarind\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Habit: Spreading, evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerant of poor soils\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Harvest: 4-6 years from seed\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11 (tropical and subtropical)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Scarify seeds, soak overnight in warm water, plant 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors or direct sow in warm season\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 20-30 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Seeds are viable for several years if stored dry and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663104868488,"sku":"EXGA-276","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_a96e7474-8d35-400e-a374-446fe47f9546.png?v=1791895701","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-pithecellobium-dulce-manila-tamarind-sweet-fruit-tree","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}