Tropical Almond

Terminalia catappa, Combretaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Star AppleChrysophyllum cainito

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Malay AppleSyzygium malaccense

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Apple-ring AcaciaFaidherbia albida

Nitrogen Fixation

CashewAnacardium occidentale

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

CandlenutAleurites moluccanus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bunya PineAraucaria bidwillii

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

AmbarellaSpondias dulcis

Both large tropical trees with spreading canopies compete intensely for resources

StarfruitAverrhoa carambola

Large tropical almond tree creates dense shade and competes for nutrients with starfruit

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Tropical Almond grow in?

Tropical Almond grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Tropical Almond?

Good companions for Tropical Almond include Star Apple, Malay Apple, Apple-ring Acacia, Cashew, Candlenut.

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