{"product_id":"madagascar-almond-10-grow-bag","title":"Madagascar Almond - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Madagascar Almond (\u003cem\u003eTerminalia mantaly\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deciduous ornamental tree native to Madagascar and now widely planted across tropical India. It is instantly recognised by its strongly layered, pagoda-like form, where branches radiate horizontally in neat tiers to create a flat, spreading, umbrella-shaped canopy that casts dense, even shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall obovate leaves are clustered in tufts at the branch tips, giving the tree a delicate, airy texture. The popular variegated 'Tricolor' selection adds cream and pink tones to the foliage. In Indian gardens and streetscapes it is valued for its fast growth, clean habit and tolerance of heat and urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its use as a landscape and avenue tree, the species is a favourite subject for bonsai because its naturally tiered branching is easy to train into elegant, scaled-down forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombretaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-15 m (occasionally up to 20 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; small obovate light-green leaves clustered at branch tips ('Tricolor' is variegated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-white to yellowish, small and inconspicuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical (frost-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; thrives in bright, open positions and tolerates intense Indian summer heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater regularly while young; once established it is moderately drought tolerant. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy to loamy soil; adaptable to a range of soils and tolerant of poor, urban ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 20-38 C; frost-sensitive, so protect young plants in cold-prone north Indian winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates both humid coastal and dry inland climates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply balanced NPK or well-rotted compost 2-3 times a year during the growing season for vigorous growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune in late winter to shape the canopy, lift the crown or maintain tiered structure; responds well to training.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor bonsai or container specimens, repot every 1-2 years in the warm season; not applicable to ground-planted trees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagated by seed, semi-hardwood cuttings and air-layering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy and largely pest-free; occasional leaf-eating caterpillars or scale.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Popular avenue and street tree for its dense, even shade and neat tiered canopy.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ornamental specimen and shade tree for parks, gardens, campuses and resorts.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Widely used for bonsai, as its layered branching trains easily into elegant forms.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Effective for screening and softening large buildings or boundaries.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so seasonal rains establish the root system quickly.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Give it plenty of room - the canopy spreads wide and roots are vigorous, so keep it away from drains and pavements.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In north India, shelter young trees from frost during the first couple of winters.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stake young saplings in windy or coastal areas until the trunk thickens.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;For bonsai, pinch new growth through the warm months to refine the tiered ramification.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the Madagascar Almond grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian conditions it typically reaches 8-15 m tall (occasionally up to 20 m) with a wide 6-10 m spreading canopy, so it needs plenty of open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Terminalia mantaly good for bonsai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its naturally horizontal, tiered branching and small clustered leaves make it one of the easier tropical trees to train into an attractive bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous and may briefly shed leaves during the dry season, quickly flushing fresh light-green foliage with the return of warmth and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256231919862,"sku":"PLT-MADAGASCARAL-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-madagascar-almond-mini-badam-terminalia-mantaly-plant.jpg?v=1783922495","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/madagascar-almond-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}