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Back to buying optionsSweet Tamarind – Pack of 3 Live Fruit Tree Plants | Tamarindus indica | Tropical Edible Fruit Tree | Drought Tolerant | Zones 9–11 | Garden & Container Friendly
Grow your own tropical fruit with this pack of 3 live Sweet Tamarind plants (Tamarindus indica). Tamarind trees are admired for their distinctive vase-shaped form, dense canopy of delicate paired leaves, and exotic appearance. As mature trees develop, they can produce pale green flowers followed by tan seedpods containing flavorful edible pulp with a delicious sweet-tart taste. Tamarind fruit is enjoyed fresh and is also popular for sauces, jams, beverages, desserts, curries, and other culinary creations. These tropical trees are relatively low maintenance once established and can be grown in containers in cooler climates.
You will receive:
✔️ 3 live Sweet Tamarind plants
✔️ Botanical name: Tamarindus indica
✔️ Young live fruit tree plants
✔️ Edible fruit-producing variety
✔️ Suitable for garden planting or containers
✔️ Drought tolerant once established
✔️ Excellent tropical landscape or edible garden plants
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sweet Tamarind
Botanical Name: Tamarindus indica
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young live plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing, then drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 40–60 feet in suitable tropical conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes, especially in cooler climates
💡 Care Tip: Plant Tamarind in full sun with well-draining soil and provide consistent moisture while young. Once established, the tree is relatively drought tolerant. If you live outside USDA Zones 9–11, grow your Tamarind in a large container and move it indoors or into a protected area before cold weather arrives. Give container-grown plants plenty of bright light and avoid prolonged cold temperatures.
