littleleaf false tamarind
Lysiloma watsonii
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
Creamy-white Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
green,yellow Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
watering
Littleleaf false tamarind should be watered once a week in summer, and every 2 weeks in winter. Each watering should provide approximately 1 inch of water. Make sure to always check the soil moisture before watering—if the soil is still moist to the touch, then you do not need to water.
sunlight
Littleleaf false tamarind (Lysiloma watsonii) is a small, evergreen tree that grows to between 10 and 20 feet in height. It thrives in full sun, so ideally it should be placed in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Through the spring and summer months, its leaves are a vivid green. In the fall the foliage may turn yellowish-green, although this color change is fairly minor compared to other species. To thrive, the tree should be exposed to direct sunlight for the majority of the day.
pruning
Littleleaf false tamarind (Lysiloma watsonii) should be pruned in the summer and early fall season. Pruning should be done by removing dead and damaged branches, as well as any crossing over branches. Do not remove more than a third of the foliage of the tree at 1 time. Pruning should only be done to promote further growth and to keep the tree well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing.
