Have you ever used Worcestershire Sauce?  Its distinctive flavor comes from tamarind.

Tamarind is a tree that will reach a height of 40-80’ depending on the variety.  It takes a tree 3-4 years to make fruit.

The fruit consists of pods that look like overgrown lima bean pods that turn brown when they are ripe.  Inside you will find the inedible seeds surrounded by pulp.  It is the pulp that we use in cooking.

Tamarind is mostly used in Asian cuisines.

The tree has lovely leaves similar to a silk tree or a locust tree.

It is easy to care for. Keep it in a pot outdoors so you can bring it in before the temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once it’s indoors, keep it in a sunny window.

If you keep this plant long-term, you’ probably need to do some pruning.  It makes a beautiful potted plant.