Tamarind is known for its peanut-shaped fruits, which are edible and have multiple medicinal and culinary uses.
A tropical tree with edible fruit, growing up to 30 metres tall. It produces yellow flowers with reddish-orange stripes that grow in clusters. The leaves are small, oval-shaped and deciduous. The fruit resembles peanuts, with a pod containing brown seeds that have a sour or sweet taste.
It requires well-drained, deep and slightly acidic soil.
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| Climate Zone | Semi-arid, Tropical |
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| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Plant use | Culinary, Fruit production, Medicinal, Singular |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Deep, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Frequent |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !