| Plant name | Terminalia catappa |
| The scientific name | Terminalia catappa |
| Size Max Height | Terminalia catappa tree is a large tree that grows to heights exceeding 30 meters. |
| Exposure to sunlight | Terminalia trees need full sun exposure and cannot tolerate frost. |
| Irrigation | Terminalia catappa trees grow in hot climates so they need regular watering to keep the plant healthy. It is best to water them at least once a week. |
| Odor | Its flowers have a beautiful aromatic scent. |
| Growth rate | Bahraini almond trees need 3-4 years to produce fruit, and production reaches its peak in the seventh or eighth year. |
Terminalia catappa trees decorate many streets and gardens and are found inside every home. We all have beautiful memories of them when we were young, sitting in their shade, playing under them and eating their delicious fruits. They are perennial trees whose original habitat is tropical and subtropical regions such as America, India and the Pacific Ocean.
Terminalia is known by many names, including:
- Bahraini almond tree
- Almond tree
- tropical almond tree
- Pacific almond tree
- Indian almond tree
Terminalia catappa plant description
Terminalia trees are considered deciduous trees because their leaves fall twice a year and they have the following characteristics:
- It grows in a pagoda shaped tree with leaves clustered at the end of the branches.
- It has large, oval, leathery leaves that are 8-38 cm long and 5-19 cm wide.
- The leaves are dark green on top and yellowish green on the bottom, turning red when the leaves fall.
- It has small hermaphrodite flowers, up to 0.5 cm in diameter, with an aromatic scent and varying colours, including white and light green.
- Its fruits contain one seed and a rocky pulp and are green in colour before ripening and turn yellow or red after ripening.
Type
Terminalia catappa or Bahraini almond tree is a dicotyledonous angiosperm, it belongs to a family known as Combretaceae. It is a large tree, so it is used in gardens and parks to provide shade, and it is also used to decorate coastal areas and beaches.
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Terminalia catappa Colors
Terminalia catappa tree is characterized by its green fruits that turn yellow or red when fully ripe.
How to care for Terminalia catappa
You can take care of Terminalia catappa by following these instructions:
- Terminalia is a sun-loving plant that needs direct and full exposure to sunlight for long periods.
- Terminalia catappa are best planted in sandy and sandy loam soil.
- Terminalia catappa need moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
- Terminalia trees tolerate saline soil.
- Terminalia catappa tree needs watering once a week.
- Terminalia catappa seeds need a warm climate to grow well so the temperature should not fall below 13°C.
- Terminalia catappa like rich, slightly alkaline soil and can also grow in a very acidic medium.
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