Tart Tamarind Fruit Tree 3-4ft Tall Outdoor Tamarindus Indica Exotic Garden Tree

Tart Tamarind Fruit Tree 3-4ft Tall Outdoor Tamarindus Indica Exotic Garden Tree Grow Zones: 4-9 Patios / 9-11 Outdoors Growth Rate: Moderate Mature Height: 20 ft. Mature Width: 15 ft. Light: Thrives in Full Sun Fruit: Brown, Delicious Flesh Harvest Time: May to July Soil Conditions: Well Draining Organic Soil Does Not Ship To: AZ Tamarind trees are low maintenance so you don’t have to worry about spending too much time caring for them. They’ll create shade beneath their canopy during hot summer days as well as protect against strong winds due to their height and dense growth habit. A truly perfect addition for any garden! PLANTING AND CARE – Dig a hole twice as large than the pot you purchased, Remove the tree from the grower pot, you may cut off the plastic pot if needed. Drop the plant level to the soil, Water the tree as you back fill soil to remove air pockets. Cover the new soil with mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds away. Tart Tamarind trees are container friendly, you may keep it in its existing container and replant once a year. WATER MANAGEMENT – Water twice a week for the first growing season, once established rain water will suffice. LIGHT – Full Sun, bright light is optimal and will encourage a higher rate of growth. FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a slow release granular fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions. PRUNNING is not needed until the tree matures into its 2nd or 3rd year of life. You may begin to prune at some point to keep the plant healthy and control the height, since the tree can reach 20ft in height and 20ft in width, pruning is recommended in order to keep the fruits within reach. INSECTS OR DESEASES – In the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle. Once your new plants arrive we recommend not to repot or fertilize your new arrivals for at least 4 weeks, plants shipped online are in complete darkness for several days, is normal for plants to stress during this process, We recommend to allow the plants to climatize to their new environment, place the plant(s) in a low to medium light area for several days so it can gradually transition and adjust to light, after a few days you may transition it to bright indirect light as close as possible to a window or glass door. You may water if soil is dry, if moist allow the soil to dry before watering, it may take 7-12 days depending on the size of the plant. !!! In the event your plant(s) do not arrive in healthy conditions we ask that you contact us as soon as possible, provide details images supporting the reason(s) for damages, you can count on us for advise or possible solutions, or provide a replacement plant if needed at no cost to you. In cases where buyers do not provide proper care or purchase plants outside of your recommended growing zone, your purchase will not be covered by our guarantee. Payment Payment accepted through Paypal. Shipping We offer different methods shipping on all orders! We do not offer local pickup or combines shipping. We do not ship to APO’s. We shipping to PO Boxes. We only ship to the lower 48 states and do not ship to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon Return We want you to be happy with your purchase. If any plants arrived damaged, dead, or it did not arrive at all, we would be happy to send a refund or replacement. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.