What Is a Guamuchil Tree?

The Guamuchil tree is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family

(1). It is a fast-growing tree first introduced as a shade tree in dry lowlands and eventually became naturalized in many areas (2). It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America (1).

What is a Guamuchil fruit?

Guamúchil is a fruit that grows on an evergreen tree, meaning its leaves are always green throughout the year. ... It grows between 15 and 20 meters in height and has a diameter of up to 1 meter at the base of the trunk. It is leafy and hardy, and belongs to the legume family.

How tall does a Guamuchil tree grow?

It grows to a height between 5 and 22 meters high, and has a short trunk 30 to 75cm in diameter, with smooth light gray bark. The branches are thin and languid, and covered by bipinate compound leaves with four oblong leaflets.