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The Tamarind is a fast-growing tree that grows 45 to 60 feet tall. The tamarind fruit can be eaten raw and it is often used in making sweet & sour drinks. The Tamarind tree also produces edible gum. In the USA, it grows in California, Texas and Florida.The flowers attract bees that produce a high quality honey. The Tamarind tree is commonly used as a street tree, for shelter, wind break and as a hedge tree.
Soil Type: Tolerant of wide range of soil conditions. The Tamarind tree is extremely drought tolerant. It can withstand 4-5 months of dry season. Zones: 10 to 11