Tamarind

Tamarindus indica, Fabaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Coconut PalmCocos nucifera

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

PapayaCarica papaya

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Manila TamarindPithecellobium dulce

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

CornZea mays

Tamarind produces allelopathic compounds and has extensive root systems that can inhibit corn growth

Midland HawthornCrataegus laevigata

Tamarind trees can release compounds that inhibit nearby plant growth including fruit trees

Uses

Functions

TimberFood

Edible Parts

FruitSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Tamarind grow in?

Tamarind grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

Is Tamarind a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Tamarind is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Tamarind?

Good companions for Tamarind include Coconut Palm, Papaya, Manila Tamarind.

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