Terminalia catappa growing tree of the genus Terminalia also known as Sea almond or Indian almond, Terminalia catappa perennial evergreen or dry deciduous plant edible fruit and nut also used as ornamental plant or medical, can grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 12+.
Leaves color green and can be red in the dry season in ovate shape.
Flower color white small in star shape, flowers grow in inflorescence.
Terminalia catappa fruits
Fruit edible color green to red in ovate shape.
Nut edible color brown in elliptic shape.
Terminalia catappa for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Terminalia catappa growing and care:
Sandy, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
15-30 m, 45-100 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
All year
General information about the flower
White small flower in star shape, flowers grow in inflorescence
Edible nuts & fruits
Nuts & fruits harvest season:
All year
Nuts & fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Terminalia catappa nuts & fruits?
Fruit: eat raw, juice / Nut: eaten raw, roasted
Work requirements on the nuts & fruits:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear nuts & fruits?
4-6 years
Scientific name:
Terminalia catappa