Pithecellobium dulce (Bread-and-Cheeese) - Image 30

Botanical names: Pithecellobium dulce, Inga dulcis, Mimosa dulcis

Common names: Bread-and-Cheeese, Madras Thorn, Manila Tamarind

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Tropical America

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USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantDeciduous plant
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Pithecellobium dulce (guatemalensis) - Manilla Tamarind

2306 Pithecellobium dulce (guatemalensis) - Manilla Tamarind

Sweet Tamarind, Manila Tamarind. Old nale Pithecellobium guatemalensis. Sweet pods resembling green peas, kids love it! Very easy to grow tree, drought tolerant. Dense ornamental foliage.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
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