The Tart Tamarind, also known as Sour Tamarind, is a tropical fruit tree prized for its intensely tangy pulp widely used in cuisines around the world. The brown sticky flesh inside the pods has a bold sweet-sour flavor that adds depth to sauces, curries, soups, candies, drinks, and marinades. This long-lived and highly productive tree is also valued for its broad ornamental canopy and excellent drought tolerance once established.
 
Tree size: 15 - 25 ft tall with pruning
Fruit size: 4 – 6 inches long
USDA Zones: 10 – 11
Requirements: Full sun, well-drained soil, regular watering while establishing, and warm tropical to subtropical conditions.