Wild Tamarind

Wild Tamarind

Scientific Name

Lysiloma latisiliquum

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended

Hardiness Zones

10a to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Wild Tamarind grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Alkaline (6.0-8.0)

Salt Tolerance

High

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Trees - Large

Plant Shape

  • Spreading
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Wild Tamarind is Deciduous

Spread

30-45 feet

Height

40-60 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Small

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Small

Flower Month

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August

Flower Color

  • White
  • Pink

Plant Role for Butterflies

Host for the following butterflies

Additional Detail

Small, white/pink, spring through summer flowers; medium to high wind resistance. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: cottony cushion, scales, thorn bugs | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL