Although my wife doesn't much like the fruit bearing Guamuchil tree she's going to have to suffer because I really like the tree, its fruit and I finally planted one into the ground at our property.
I'm thinking that my wife doesn't like the Guamuchil tree because it has a bit of a bad reputation for wrecking the foundations of buildings with its very strong root system. I planted my Guamuchil very far away from any construction that I intend to do so this isn't going to be a problem for me.
The Guamuchil tree produces a bean like pod which turns a little bit pink and starts to pop open around July.
I really like the fruit this tree produces and it's for that reason that I want one growing on my property.
Personally, I like fruit bearing plants and trees the best. I figure that if I'm going to be working to help keep them alive by giving them water and other things they need, they're going to have to give me a little something as well.
My neighbor has one of these trees as well and it seems to grow well where it's located so I'm hoping mine will do just as well.
The Guamuchil tree has the scientific name PITHECELLOBIUM DULCE but it's know by many other common names like Manila Tamarind and Monkeypod too.
I like the fruit this tree produces the most when it has dried out slightly, when it's in this state the fruit is much sweeter and is also a bit chewy like gum.
It's not only humans that like this fruit, cattle, horses, goats and many other types of animals love it too.
Submitted by shy-but-green (not verified) on October 18, 2011 - 2:15pm.
My e-mail address: wavezsurfer@yahoo.com for the free guamuchil trees.
Submitted by shy-but-green (not verified) on October 18, 2011 - 2:11pm.
I live in Holtville, California 92250. We have a Guamuchil tree in our backyard. This season has left all kinds of little sprouts from the trees all over the yard from the birds eating and spreading the seeds. Anyone wanting to make the trip may pick up the small sprouted trees, just bring your pot and potting soil and you're welcome. I am going to have to weed them out eventually. No charge/gratis. Holtville is an hour forty-five minutes east of San Diego.
Submitted by shy-but-red (not verified) on October 15, 2011 - 4:27am.
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Submitted by drew bitsko (not verified) on October 5, 2011 - 2:07am.
When I was of 10-12 years old, I used to eat this food very frequently. But nowadays this habit of eating Guamuchil fruit is gone.. But frankly speaking, what a test it has! Lovely. moles on skin
Submitted by shy-but-green (not verified) on August 27, 2011 - 6:07pm.
Where did you get the guamuchiles seeds from beucase I live in so. cal and i have been trying to find them for weeks. if you would like to make a deal on some seeds send me an email ben2ben24@yahoo.com.
Submitted by johny b (not verified) on May 4, 2011 - 10:25pm.
Hi...
I have eaten this fruit a lot of times... in my native country..
It has a black seed inside and its another type of tamarind..
It doesn't takes sweet but is very nice...
Submitted by labatterie (not verified) on December 13, 2010 - 9:12pm.
I think I'll have to travel to Mexico and get a cutting to grow don't tell anyone.
Submitted by hector zarate (not verified) on September 8, 2010 - 3:05pm.
the friut on thees trrees is delicious and the trees are very beutiful they are not common in the states so they become topics of intrest wen having company
Submitted by shy-but-green (not verified) on October 18, 2010 - 6:56am.
We carry this plant in 1 gallon size, if you are interested please contact us via our home page at TropicaMango.com with a zip code and we can quote you a price to ship.
Submitted by shy-but-green Eve Capenter (not verified) on May 14, 2010 - 12:32pm.
I can't find the trees OR the seeds to buy anywhere, not even on-line. Is this tree the same as or similar to the regular Tamarind? I mean, I know the "Tamarindo" and most of it's commercial by-products but was wondering if Guamuchil is the indigenous name for the Tamarindo... the picture of the fruit you have posted certainly looks familiar. You did say it is also called Manila Tamarind but then, the one I recognize is also called the India Tamarind. Anyway, I think I'll have to travel to Mexico and get a cutting to grow... shhh, don't tell anyone. lol =D
Thank you!
Submitted by hector zarate (not verified) on September 8, 2010 - 2:55pm.
i have some small trees and seeds. they will do best if started in ea-rly spring young plants need care during winter to make it till spring if planted in erly spring their growing is fast and get about 3feet+ tall and become winter resistant
Submitted by hector zarate (not verified) on September 8, 2010 - 2:58pm.
contact by e-mail - hctr_zarate@yahoo.com for info on trees and seeds
Submitted by cactii on May 14, 2010 - 8:44pm.
It's not really "tamarind" but is known by this name by some people. It grows readily from seed and you'll probably have a lot more luck with a seed than a cutting.
Here's an entry to an online catalogue of a seed dealer in Punta Gorda, Florida that sells the Guamuchil seeds - http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/Pithecellobium_guatemalensis.htm
Submitted by shy-but-green (not verified) on March 22, 2010 - 3:53pm.
Amazing! This fruit is delcious!!!! Do you think it is legal to buy seeds and plant them? Are you in the States? sorry to be so rude but this fruit is AMAZING.
Submitted by cactii on March 22, 2010 - 6:31pm.
I can't see why it would be illegal to buy and plant these seeds unless the USA has some sort of restriction on them.
I'm not even sure who you'd ask about something like this.
Submitted by shy-but-green (not verified) on March 28, 2010 - 3:51pm.
Very well
I simply asked because my love of the fruit began as a child in Mexico and various times whilst crossing the border, I would see signs prohibiting plants.
Any info on where I can buy these seeds online or otherwise?
I currently am in the States.
Thanks for the response!
Submitted by cactii on March 29, 2010 - 12:47am.
If you're too far north this tree will not survive. If you're getting frost or snow in the winter where you're at it's likely the tree will die the first year you have it.
Checked around to see where there were some seeds available but couldn't find anywhere to actually buy them.
The scientific name for this tree is Pithecellobium dulce and you might have better luck with that name if you go to a greenhouse in your area.
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