{"product_id":"indian-almond-terminalia-catappa-avenue-tree","title":"Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) - Avenue Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Almond, also known as the Sea Almond or Tropical Almond, is one of the most common avenue and coastal trees across India, easily recognised by its tiered, pagoda-like branching and large, broad leaves. The fruit is almond-shaped and green, turning brown to purple when ripe; the seed inside is edible and tastes similar to a true almond, and unlike commercial almonds it can be eaten raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most soil types, including sandy coastal soils; prefers well-drained conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical to subtropical; tolerant of salty, coastal environments and strong winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround planting only, given how large and wide-spreading this tree becomes — leave at least 20-25 feet of clearance from structures and other trees so its broad, tiered canopy can develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; established trees are fairly drought and wind tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer 2-3 times a year once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal - its natural tiered, layered branching habit needs little shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing tree valued for its distinctive tiered canopy and shade cover; leaves turn attractive shades of red and yellow before dropping seasonally. Mature height typically reaches 15-25 metres in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a mature tree. Growth rate and eventual size vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554289213575,"sku":"PG-TREE-INDIANALMOND-01-P1","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/4b767162-743b-4722-b471-e5878b20a2b2.webp?v=1787810126","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/indian-almond-terminalia-catappa-avenue-tree","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}