Pithecellobium dulce
Pithecellobium dulce, commonly known as Manila tamarind, Madras thorn, monkeypod tree or camachile, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the Pacific Coast and adjacent highlands of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The tree can grow up to 5-20 meters tall and has a short trunk with a wide canopy. The leaves are bipinnate and each pinna has a single pair of ovate-oblong leaflets that are about 2 to 4 cm long. The flowers are greenish-white, fragrant, sessile and reach about 12 cm in length. The flowers produce a pod that turns pink when ripe and opens to expose the seed arils; a pink or white, edible pulp. The pulp contains black shiny seeds that are circular and flat. Pollen is a polyad of many pollen grains stitched together.
Planting: Pithecellobium dulce prefers well-drained, sandy loam soils with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Plant the tree in moist, well-drained soil in an area that gets full sun.
Watering: Water regularly but sparingly during the growing season. Do not overwater, as Pithecellobium dulce is a fairly drought-tolerant plant.
Lighting: Pithecellobium dulce prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
Temperature: Pithecellobium dulce requires warm temperatures and is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.
Fertilization: Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once per year in the spring.
Pruning: Prune in the winter to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the tree.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for caring for your Pithecellobium dulce:
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