Description
About Madagascar Almond
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it is best grown in acidic, moderately fertile, sandy, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils and is salt tolerant.
Common Name | Terminalia Cattapa,Almond |
Maximum Reachable Height | 75.00 to 90.00 feet |
Flower Colour | white |
Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
There are two main varieties of almond: sweet and bitter. The most common almond is the sweet almond, which is eaten like a nut, although it is actually the seed of the almond tree. Almond oil and almond meal are typically sourced from sweet almonds. California alone grows 25 types of almonds, with other notable types coming from Spain and Greece.
Sunlight | Full sun |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | well-drained soil |
Temperature | 55 degrees F |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Where winter hardy, prime use is shade tree or street tree. Handsome ornamental tree. Windbreak. Excellent selection for seasides or ocean beaches. Trees are a commercial source of timber and edible nuts.
Ornamental Use:
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it is best grown in acidic, moderately fertile, sandy, moist but well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils and is salt tolerant.
Dimensions | 42 × 12 × 12 cm |
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