Pithecellobium Species, Madras Thorn, Manilla Tamarind
Pithecellobiumdulce

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pithecellobium (pith-eh-sell-LOH-bee-um)
Species: dulce (DUL-see)

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
This plant is fire-retardant

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds