Tamarind Tree Live Plant, Tamarindus Indica, 3 Gallon Pot, Tropical Fruit Tree, Pohon Asem

Bring a classic tropical tree to your garden with this Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica), also known as Pohon Asem in Indonesian. Tamarind is loved around the world for its distinctive sweet-and-sour fruit, which adds a tangy flavor to sauces, curries, marinades, drinks, chutneys, and desserts.

This live tamarind tree is supplied in a 3-gallon nursery pot, similar to the pictures, making it a great starting point for a tropical garden or home orchard.

🌱 Product Details

• Common Name: Tamarind Tree

• Botanical Name: Tamarindus indica

• Indonesian Name: Pohon Asem

• Plant Type: Tropical fruit tree

• Pot Size: 3-gallon nursery pot

• Fruit Use: Culinary ingredient for sweet and savory recipes

• Best For: Tropical and subtropical gardens, home landscapes, and suitable container growing while young

☀️ Sunlight

Tamarind trees grow best in full sun, although they can tolerate some partial shade. Choose a bright outdoor location with plenty of room for the tree to develop as it matures.

🌿 Soil and Planting

Use well-draining soil. Slightly acidic to neutral soil is generally suitable. When planting in the ground, dig a hole approximately twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the root ball’s height. Backfill with suitable soil and apply mulch around the root zone, keeping it away from direct contact with the trunk.

💧 Watering

Water thoroughly after planting and allow excess water to drain. Water when the soil begins to dry, adjusting frequency for rainfall, temperature, soil type, and container size. Avoid both prolonged dryness and waterlogged roots, especially while the plant is establishing.

🌱 Fertilizing

Feed during active growth with a balanced fertilizer suitable for trees, following the product label for dosage and frequency. Adjust feeding according to growth and growing conditions rather than applying fertilizer excessively.

🌡️ Climate and Growth

Tamarind is a tropical tree that prefers warm conditions and abundant sunlight. Protect young trees from frost and prolonged cold. Given suitable conditions, tamarind can eventually grow into a large shade tree, so consider its mature size when choosing a permanent planting location.

🍽️ About Tamarind Fruit

Tamarind pulp has a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and is used in many cuisines. It can be used in sauces, curries, marinades, beverages, chutneys, and desserts. Fruit production depends on the tree’s maturity, climate, flowering, and growing conditions. Fruit is not guaranteed at delivery or within a specific timeframe.

📦 What You Will Receive

• One live tamarind tree

• Supplied in a 3-gallon nursery pot

• Plant appearance will be similar to the pictures

As with all live plants, natural variation in height, branching, and foliage is normal. Some leaf changes may occur during shipping and acclimation.

🛒 Before Ordering

• Review the listing photos and confirm the 3-gallon pot size.

• Choose a warm, sunny growing location.

• Provide well-draining soil and adjust watering to local conditions.

• Allow enough space for the tree to grow as it matures.

Add a beautiful tropical tree with a long history in gardens and kitchens around the world to your plant collection with this Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica) — Pohon Asem!