Guamuchil Tree Live Plant, Pithecellobium Dulce, Manila Tamarind, Sweet Edible Pods, Tropical Fruit Tree, 3 Feet Tall, 3 Gallon Pot

Add an unusual tropical fruit tree to your garden with this Guamuchil live plant (Pithecellobium dulce), also known as Manila Tamarind. This versatile tree is valued for its edible sweet pods, attractive foliage, and many traditional uses.

Guamuchil produces small white flowers followed by distinctive pinkish pods that can grow approximately 5 inches long. As they mature, the pods develop a characteristic spiral shape and contain edible pulp with a flavor ranging from sweet to pleasantly tart.

Fruit & Plant Characteristics

• Common names: Guamuchil, Manila Tamarind

• Botanical name: Pithecellobium dulce

• Flowers: Small white flower heads, approximately ½ inch across

• Fruit: Pinkish pods, approximately 5 inches long

• Pod shape: Spiral-shaped when mature

• Pulp: Commonly white, sometimes red

• Flavor: Sweet to acidic

• Foliage: Deciduous leaves, with new growth often appearing as older leaves fall

• Stems: Paired thin spines at the base of the leaves

Traditional Uses

• Edible pulp enjoyed fresh or roasted

• Pods and pulp used in sweet drinks and other beverages

• Seeds used fresh or in curries in some regions

• Tree traditionally used for shade, hedges, fodder, firewood, and other purposes

Plant & Shipping Details

• Quantity: One live plant

• Height: Approximately 3 feet tall

• Root condition: Good root system

• Source: Fresh from our garden

• Shipping container: 3-gallon nursery pot

Shipping & Plant Care

You will receive one live Guamuchil tree, approximately 3 feet tall, shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot.

Natural variation in plant shape, branching, and foliage is normal. Some temporary leaf stress may occur during shipping. Unpack promptly and allow your tree time to acclimate to its new environment.

Please note that fruit is not guaranteed at the time of shipment. Fruiting depends on tree maturity and growing conditions. The tree has paired spines, so handle and position it with care.