Guamuchil – Pithecellobium dulce Live Tropical Tree | 2 Feet Tall | Shipped in 6 Inch Pot Sweet Pod Fruit Tree | Multi-Use Shade Tree | Hardy & Drought Tolerant

Grow a versatile and unique tropical tree with Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce), a fast-growing species valued for its sweet edible pods and adaptability. This live plant stands approximately 2 feet tall and ships in a 6-inch pot with a healthy root system.

Guamuchil is a medium-sized tree with many uses including food (sweet pods), shade, firewood, honey production, fodder, and hedging. The pinkish pods grow about 5 inches long and twist into a spiral as they mature. Inside, the pulp can be white or red with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor.

The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in beverages. In some regions, the pulp and seeds are used in drinks, roasted, or incorporated into traditional dishes. The tree produces small white flowers in rounded clusters and features paired thin spines at the base of the leaves.

Although deciduous, new leaf growth often coincides with leaf drop, giving the tree an evergreen appearance in warm climates. It is highly tolerant of tough growing conditions.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce) plant
✔️ Height: approximately 2 feet
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Guamuchil, Manila Tamarind
Botanical Name: Pithecellobium dulce
Plant Type: Tropical deciduous tree
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; highly adaptable
Watering: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 20–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Only when young; best planted in ground

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best pod production. Use caution when handling due to small paired spines near leaf bases.