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Velvet Tamarind

Antidesma velutinosum, Phyllanthaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White SirisAlbizia procera
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Golden WonderSenna spectabilis
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
African BlackwoodDalbergia melanoxylon
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Gnemon TreeGnetum gnemon
Shade Provision

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionShade CreationSoil ImprovementWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersSkin ConditionsAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Velvet Tamarind grow in?

Velvet Tamarind grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Velvet Tamarind?

Good companions for Velvet Tamarind include White Siris, Golden Wonder, African Blackwood, Gnemon Tree.

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