Guamuchil Live Tree, Pithecellobium dulce, Sweet Pod Fruit Tree, Tropical Edible Tree, 1 Foot Tall, 6 Inch Pot

Add a distinctive tropical fruit tree to your garden with this Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce) live plant. Also known for its sweet edible pods, Guamuchil is a versatile tree valued for its fruit, shade, and many traditional uses.

Plant Details

• Common name: Guamuchil

• Botanical name: Pithecellobium dulce

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: Approximately 1 foot tall

• Shipping pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Root condition: Good roots

• Fresh from our garden

Leaves, Flowers & Fruit

• Foliage: Leaves are technically deciduous, but new growth often appears as older leaves drop, creating an almost evergreen appearance.

• Flowers: Small white flower heads, approximately ½ inch in diameter.

• Fruit: Pinkish pods that can grow approximately 5 inches long and twist into spirals as they mature.

• Fruit pulp: May be white or red, with a flavor ranging from sweet to pleasantly tart.

Uses & Growing Appeal

Guamuchil is valued for its edible pods and has several traditional uses, including food, shade, fodder, firewood, hedges, and honey production. The fruit pulp can be eaten fresh or used to prepare beverages. Seeds are also used in some food preparations.

This tree is known for tolerating challenging growing conditions. Its branches have paired thin spines near the base of the leaves.

Shipping & Plant Care

• You will receive one live Guamuchil plant.

• The plant is approximately 1 foot tall and ships in a 6-inch nursery pot.

• Your plant will be carefully packed for shipment.

• Unpack promptly after delivery and allow it time to acclimate.

• Some leaf changes may occur during transit.

Please Note: Natural variations in plant shape, foliage, and growth are normal. Fruit production depends on the tree's maturity and growing conditions. Flowers and fruit are not guaranteed upon arrival.