Almond tree (Terminalla Catappa)

Category : Outdoor Plants , Fruit Tree
Product Code: 32540

QAR 200.00

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Description

Terminalia catappa also known as Sea almond or Indian almond which is perennial evergreen or dry deciduous, edible fruit and nut.

The Indian Almond Tree (Terminalia catappa) also called Sea Almond or Tropical Almond belongs to the untrue mangroves and is very well known because of its leaves for the use in aquariums. It grows upright and forms a symmetrical crown with horizontal branches distinctively arranged in tie ¹ As the tree ages, the crown will become increasingly flattened and eventually take on a vase shape.

Common Name	Badam, Indian Almond
Maximum Reachable Height	30-40 ft
Flower Colour	White to pale green
Bloom Time	February to may
Difficulty Level	Moderately

Care And Nurture

Dig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball.
Use a pitchfork or shovel to scarify the sides of the hole.
If container-grown, lay the tree on its side and remove the container. Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much.
Position tree in center of hole so that the best side faces forward. You are ready to begin filling in with soil.
If planting a balled and burlaped tree, position it in hole so that the best side faces forward.
Untie or remove nails from burlap at top of ball and pull burlap back, so it does not stick out of hole when soil is replaced.
Create a water ring around the outer edge of the hole.
Not only will this conseve water, but will direct moisture to perimeter roots, encouraging outer growth.
Once tree is established, water ring may be leveled.
Studies show that mulched trees grow faster than those unmulched, so add a 3 inch layer of pinestraw, compost, or pulverized bark over backfilled area.
Remove any damaged limbs.

Sunlight	Full Sun
Watering	Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil	Sandy, well-drained soil
Temperature	Hardy up to 40 degree C
Fertilizer	Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development( considering the weather). Look for a fertilizer that has phosphorus.Trees need to be fertilized every few yea