Pithecellobium dulce, the Manila Tamarind interesting fruit

[DivingTemptress]

Is anyone growing or interested in growing Pithecellobium dulce, the Manila Tamarind?

It is not cold tolerant when young but grows VERY quickly and is nitrogen fixing. I bought seeds, planted 9 and 6 were growing in just 4 days !!!

I am getting to know a young couple in the Rio Grand Valley of Texas and their tree is 5 years old and is already taller than their oak trees !! They gave me the 1 year old tree in the pic below.

Folks have told me the fruit is delicious and it is so beautiful ... check out the pics


I will take pics of the fast growing seedlings tomorrow for your viewing pleasure.

I hope I have piqued your interest - Happy Gardening !!
P J, the Dirt Diva

 

[AndrewB]

I think it may be too cold here during the winter. I am attempting to grow Moringa this summer though, so if that survives next winter, I may give it a shot, if I can find a spot to fit it in

 

[DivingTemptress]

I think it may be too cold here during the winter. I am attempting to grow Moringa this summer though, so if that survives next winter, I may give it a shot, if I can find a spot to fit it in

Hey Andrew,
I have quite a few seeds now, but have been told they are only viable for about 6 months, so if you want some, now is the time to acquire them. I have no idea how long it will be before I have fruit. Let me know if interested, otherwise I will just keep you apprised of my progress.
Happy Gardening,
P J

 

[AndrewB]

Hey P J, keep us up to date on how the seedlings go.

I'm in Australia, so would need to source them locally if I want to grow it in the future, our border control is pretty strict on seeds.

 

[DivingTemptress]

Hi Andrew,

I had no idea that they would restrict seeds ... do they check letters? Since I have not ever mailed seeds, I had no idea how that would work.
Maybe someone down under had this tree fruiting age. They grow really fast.

Happy Gardening !!
P J, the Dirt Diva