{"product_id":"pithecellobium-dulce-guamuchil","title":"Guamuchil Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuamuchil is a tough, adaptable tree that thrives where others struggle, offering a curious and refreshing treat. This nitrogen-fixing legume produces twisted, pink and green pods that curl upon themselves. Inside, the edible white or pink pulp is sweet and tangy, with a crisp, apple-like texture clinging to a shiny black seed. Incredibly drought, salt, and poor-soil tolerant, it's a resilient choice for difficult sites, providing light shade, soil improvement, and a quirky, sweet-sour snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinctively coiled, colorful pods (pink and green)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that split open to reveal the edible pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrisp, juicy, and sweet-tart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a flavor reminiscent of apple or sweet pea, clinging tightly to a single black seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally hardy, nitrogen-fixing tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tolerant of severe drought, saline soils, and extreme heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharp spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on its branches, and its root system can be aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvasive in some regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (like Florida and Hawaii) due to its hardiness and seed dispersal by animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows quickly and can be used as a windbreak or living fence in arid areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refreshingly sweet with a pleasant tartness, similar to a crisp apple or green mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crisp, moist, and slightly fibrous where it attaches to the seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh snack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eaten out of hand by sucking the pulp off the seed. Used to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefreshing drinks (aguas frescas)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Mexico. The young seeds can also be cooked and eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43447678304344,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Guamuchil_2.jpg?v=1770783101","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/pithecellobium-dulce-guamuchil","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}