Terminalia catappa "Indian Almond Tree" شجرة اللوز الهندية
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🌳 Terminalia Catappa (Indian Almond Tree)
Indian Almond Tree is also known as Terminalia Catappa, this is a large, spreading tree that sheds its leaves seasonally. Young trees have branches that grow in neat, horizontal layers.
🍃 Leaves
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Dark green, shiny, and shaped like upside-down teardrops
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Grow up to 25 cm long
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Cluster at the tips of branches
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Turn red before falling
🌸 Flowers & Fruits
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Flowers have no petals, just white tube-like calyces (up to 1 cm long)
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Bloom in summer on long spikes (up to 16 cm)
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Followed by colorful fruits (red, yellow, or green)
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Fruits are 5–7 cm long, ellipsoid-shaped, with edible seeds
🌱 Benefits
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Soil Protection: Its deep roots help prevent erosion, especially in coastal areas
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Health Boost: Known to support heart health, improve digestion, enhance skin, and reduce stress
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Environmental Hero: The plant thrives in tough conditions and helps stabilize land. Best for UAE Climate.
📋 Quick Facts
Feature Details 🌍 Origin Tropical Asia, Malaysia, N. Australia, Polynesia 🌿 Family Combretaceae 🌞 Sun Tolerance High 💧 Water Requirement Medium 🌬️ Wind Tolerance High 🌾 Drought Tolerance High 🧂 Salinity Tolerance Medium 🐛 Pest Tolerance High 🦠 Disease Tolerance High 📈 Growth Rate Medium 🌸 Flower Color White 🌼 Fragrance None 📏 Max Height 20–35 meters 📐 Spread 15–20 meters ⚗️ Soil pH Basic