{"product_id":"terminalia-catappa-indian-almond-tree","title":"Indian Almond Tree (Sea Almond)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indian almond, or sea almond, is a tropical shade tree with tiered, horizontal branches and large glossy leaves. Before they drop in winter the leaves turn red, yellow and purple, and new leaves follow quickly. It tolerates salt and wind, which makes it ideal for coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy an Indian almond tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh tolerance of salt, drought and wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiered horizontal branches for wide shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves that turn red before they fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts to sandy, clay and alkaline soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to plant it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn coastal gardens, resorts and public parks, and as a shade tree in large courtyards. It reaches 9–14 m tall and 10–15 m wide. Its fruit and large leaves drop and can stain paving and cars, so don't plant it over parking or paths, and keep it back from pavements because its surface roots can lift paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare in the Saudi climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: full, direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: regular until established, then drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: sandy or clay, acidic or alkaline, as long as it drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and wind: tolerates sea spray and wind, so it suits seafront gardens in Jeddah.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold: frost-tender; protect young trees on Riyadh's cold nights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves: it drops its leaves briefly in winter, then regrows them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 m: Coastal gardens – grows on in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5–3.0 m (trunk about 2 inches thick): Courtyards and resorts – quicker shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bastana Online Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1.50 – 2 meter","offer_id":40559456485545,"sku":"42654430068905","price":190.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.50 – 3 meter , Stem Dia. ( 2 inch)","offer_id":40559459434665,"sku":"42654433018025","price":397.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4862\/8015\/files\/o-7007012257961-main.png?v=1794124384","url":"https:\/\/www.bastanastore.com\/products\/terminalia-catappa-indian-almond-tree","provider":"Bastana Online Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}