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Terminalia catappa


Terminalia catappa FruitTerminalia catappa FormTerminalia catappa Flower

Common Name: Beach Almond
   
Family: Combretaceae
   
Form and Size: A large tree to 15m high, with layered branches, often found in stunted form when planted in harsh, dry conditions; semi - deciduous.
   
Flowering Period: November to April.
   
Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from fresh seed. A popular plant for beachside planting as it likes sand and will tolerate salt spray.



For information on Greening Townsville Program please go to:
www.soe-townsville.org/greening/
www.soe-townsville.org/treeday/

Source: Across the Top: Gardening with Australian Plants in the Tropics,
compiled by Keith Townsend for Society for Growing Australian Plants.


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