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The Tamarind (Indica) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the year round . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the winter and continuing until spring. Leaves are retained year to year. The Tamarind (Indica) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Tamarind (Indica) will reach up to 50 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 40 feet.
The Tamarind (Indica) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, seed. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 26°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| General Type | Tree |
| Growth Period | Year Round |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 50 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Winter Spring |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | 26 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 60 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 4.5–8 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 39–39 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 170–300 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 60 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 365 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
|---|---|
| Palatability | High |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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