Indian Almond - 6" Grow bag

The Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) is a fast-growing tropical tree known for its strikingly horizontal, tiered branches that form a broad pagoda-like canopy of large, glossy leaves. Before shedding, the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange and copper, a rare deciduous spectacle in the tropics. It produces almond-shaped fruits with an edible, almond-flavoured kernel. Highly salt- and wind-tolerant, it is a favourite for coastal areas, beaches, parks and roadsides, offering dense shade. The leaves are also popular among aquarists for conditioning aquarium water.

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Uses

Grown as a fast, dense shade tree for coasts, beaches, parks and roadsides; its kernels are edible and the dried leaves are used by aquarists to condition fish-tank water.

Growing tips

Ideal for coastal and seaside Indian gardens thanks to its high salt and wind tolerance. Plant in full sun and give space for the wide tiered canopy; it establishes quickly from seed in the monsoon.