Spanish Tamarind (Vangueria madagascariensis) Live Tropical Fruit Tree 12-24" Ornamental & Fruiting

Spanish Tamarind (Vangueria madagascariensis) Live Tropical Fruit Tree

The Spanish Tamarind is a tropical fruit tree known for its attractive foliage and flavorful fruits. This live starter plant, measuring 12 to 24 inches tall, is ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens. It offers both ornamental beauty and edible fruit, making it a versatile addition to your outdoor space.

Key Features

• Produces round, sweet, and tangy fruits enjoyed fresh or in recipes
• Glossy dark green leaves with fragrant, star-shaped white flowers
• Starter plant size: 12 to 24 inches tall, suitable for tropical and subtropical climates
• Drought-tolerant once established, requiring moderate watering during early growth
• Thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with organic mulch for moisture retention
• Grows up to 30 feet with a spreading canopy of dense foliage
• Annual fertilization and occasional pruning recommended
• Protect from frost in cooler climates

Growing Information

The Spanish Tamarind prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging, especially during the early stages of growth. This tree is well-suited for tropical and subtropical regions and adds an exotic flair to gardens and landscapes. Its fragrant flowers develop into vibrant orange or yellow fruits, enhancing both the visual and sensory appeal of your garden.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.