Vangueria madagascariensis – Spanish Tamarind Seeds

1 seed per pack. A round, glossy green fruit, that ripens to yellowish-brown with a velvety skin. The soft, sweet-acid pulp contains several seeds and has a flavor reminiscent of tamarind or dried apple. The overripe fruits are eaten raw or processed into beverages. Small to medium evergreen tree native to Madagascar, East Africa, and parts of southern Africa. Reaches 512 m in height with a dense, rounded crown. Does well in frost-free tropical and subtropical zones. Shows some drought resistance. Seeds are fresh, cannot be stored and should be planted on receipt. #5637