Terminalia catappa (Tropical Almond) - Image 2

Botanical name: Terminalia catappa

Common names: Tropical Almond, Badamier, Java Almond, Indian Almond, Malabar Almond, Singapore Almond, Ketapang, Huu Kwang, Pacific Almond

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: India

Hardiness: 25°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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Terminalia catappa (Tropical Almond) tree with dense red and green leaves on branches
Terminalia catappa (Tropical Almond) tree showing thick red and green foliage on woody branches


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Terminalia catappa - Tropical Almond

Tropical Almond - large nutty fruits that taste very much like commercially grown almonds. As is the case with many tropical trees, tropical almond can be grown in a container where its size can be controlled for many years.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

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10"/3 gal pot, large plant
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