{"product_id":"tamarindus-indica-tamarind-tree","title":"Tamarind Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tamarind is an evergreen shade tree with dense, feathery, blue-green leaves that give the crown a light, airy look. Its brown, velvety pods hold the sweet-sour pulp used in tamarind drinks, chutneys and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a tamarind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible pods with sweet-sour pulp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen shade all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, wind-resistant branches that don't break easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts to sandy, clay and alkaline soils, as long as they drain well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge gardens, farms, rest houses and open courtyards, as a shade or specimen tree. It grows at a moderate pace into a big tree – often 12 m or more over many years – so give it room. Ripe pods can be messy on paving, so keep it away from driveways and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare in the Saudi climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: full, direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: regular watering until established; after that it's highly drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: any well-drained soil, including alkaline; it grows best in fertile, sandy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt: low to moderate salt tolerance – don't plant it right by the beach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: prune while young to space the main branches along one central trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold: frost-tender; protect young trees on the coldest Riyadh nights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.0–1.5 m: a young tree that grows in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5–3.0 m: a bigger tree for quicker shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable with or without planting service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bastana Online Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1.0-1.5 meter \/ No Planting","offer_id":31447569006659,"sku":"BA-TR2041","price":86.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0-1.5 meter \/ Planting  + 10 SR","offer_id":31454820466755,"sku":"BA-TR2041","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5-3.0 meter \/ No Planting","offer_id":42377488138482,"sku":"44471781064946","price":178.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5-3.0 meter \/ Planting + 10 SR","offer_id":42377491284210,"sku":"44471784177906","price":192.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4862\/8015\/files\/o-4410335821891-main.png?v=1794124824","url":"https:\/\/www.bastanastore.com\/products\/tamarindus-indica-tamarind-tree","provider":"Bastana Online Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}