A tree of tropical climates, Tamarind succeeds under a maximum annual temperature ranging from 33 to 37°C to a minimum of 9.5 to 20°C. The trees are very sensitive to fire and frost and need protection when trees are small. When coming to the older trees, these are more resistant to extremes of temperature compared to young trees and can withstand temperatures as high as 47°C and as low as -3°C without serious injury. Tamarind is more cold-resistant than avocado, mango, and lychee.
Tamarind is a slow-growing and light demanding tree. These are frequently isolated from other vegetation and the ground is generally bare around the tree due in part to the dense shading by the canopy.
