Terminalia catappa (Tropical almond / Indian almond)
A broad, deciduous shade tree with glossy leaves and a roomy spreading crown — excellent for parks, coastal avenues and large gardens.
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Mature Size / Spread / Form: 18 – 25m / Spreading
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Foliage Color: Shiny green / white
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Growth Rate: Fast
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Sunlight tolerance: High
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Wind tolerance: High
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Family name: COMBRETACEAE
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Salinity tolerance: Medium
AED 1,750.00
A large, spreading ornamental tree prized for its decorative, horizontal-branching silhouette and attractive glossy foliage that turns colour with the seasons. Terminalia catappa is often used as a shade or avenue tree in parks and coastal landscapes — it tolerates a range of soils and provides good canopy cover, edible nuts, and leaf litter that benefits soil structure. It’s especially valuable in seaside planting schemes for its moderate salt tolerance and strong landscape presence.