Cupaniopsis anacardioides, with common names tuckeroo, carrotwood, beach tamarind and green-leaved tamarind, is a species of flowering tree in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, that is native to eastern and northern Australia.
Beach-tamarind Care
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
What is the plant
Cupaniopsis anacardioides can grow up to 10 metres (33 ft) with a stem diameter of 50 centimetres (20 in). The bark is smooth grey or brown with raised horizontal lines. The bases of the trees are usually flanged. Leaves are pinnate and alternate with six to ten leaflets. These are not toothed, and are egg-shaped to elliptic-oblong, and 7 to 10 centimetres (2.8 to 3.9 in) long. The tips are often notched or blunt. Leaf veins are evident on both sides. The veins are mostly raised underneath. Greenish white flowers form on panicles from May to July. It is an attractive plant as an ornamental or a street tree, particularly in coastal areas as it is salt tolerant.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9a - 11
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Newly planted trees need weekly watering in the absence of rain until they become established. Once they are growing on their own, they only need water during prolonged drought.
Fertilizer
Feed annually with a slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of the season.
Sunlight
Choose a place in the garden that gets full sun.
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Soil
Plant in a free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Temperature
This tree can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -6.7°C (20°F) to -3.9°C (25°F).
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