Terminalia catappa
(Tropical Almond)
(Sea Almond)
USDA Zone: 10B – 11
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Origin: Madagascar and East Indies
Type: Deciduous Tree

Typical Height: 30’ - 55’
(9.0 – 16.7mts)
Typical Spread: 30’-70’
(9.0 – 21.0mts)
Typical Trunk: 2'-3'
(0.60-0.90mts)

Growth: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: NA
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Green
Flowering Season: Spring
Flower Feature: Insignificant
Light Needs: High
Nutritional Needs: Low
Human Hazards: None
Family: Combretaceae
Propagation: Seeds
Leaf Type: Simple
Environmental Issues: None

Typical sizes at the nursery:
FG - 8’- 18’ OA

Typical planting distance:
30'-40' O.C.
(9.0 – 12.0mts)

Common Uses: Shade tree, Highway median, Specimen, Street without sidewalk, Parking lot island minimum with 10' 

Category: Large Tree

Notes: Excellent red fall color prior to leaf drop.

+ In this Photo:
Terminalia catappa
(Tropical Almond)
Leaf close up

All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
December 2014
Doral
Florida USA

Sources:
Betrock’s
Reference Guide to
Florida Landscape Plants

Landscape Plants for South Florida
A manual for gardeners, landscapers and homeowners.

Internet Sources:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st626

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55335/

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/TechSheets/Chudnoff/SEAsian_Oceanic/htmlDocs_SEAsian/Terminaliacatappa.html