NATIVE TAMARIND
Botanical Name: Diploglottis australisDescription
This slender tree is crowned with large velvety leaves when young. The fruit of Native Tamarind is yellow-brown and hairy. The flesh is a yellow-orange colour, is sour but pleasant, and has been used in making jams. Bird attracting.
Plant Information or Specifications
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Ornamental Fruit Tree (#OrnamentalFruitTree), Tangy (#Tangy)
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Preferred Climate
Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
5+ Years
Sun or Shade
Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March
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Native Tamarind
Intense lemon flavour superb in jams sauces and syrups. Jam or sauce.....blended fruit cooked with sugar into a thick syrup. Great as jam, with cheese platter or simple use as lemon flavour in all dishes cakes etc. | Gloria Mitchell - Cairns, QLD 09-Dec-2014
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