Samanea saman (Monkeypod) - Image 1

Botanical names: Samanea saman, Albizia saman, Pithecellobium saman

Common names: Monkeypod, Rain Tree, Cenizaro, Cow Tamarind

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryPink flowers
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Samanea saman (Monkeypod) pink flower tree with green leaves covering the canopy above branches
Samanea saman (Monkeypod) tree with pink flowers and dense green canopy spreading across the branches
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