Indian Almond Catappa Sapling - Terminalia Catappa Live Tree
You will receive one live tree sapling, 6-8 tall in 3.5 nursery pot. Healthy, Ready for transplant.☆ Terminalia catappa is a large tropical tree, fully grown it reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet. In the leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Madagascar and Seychelles. ☆ Common names in English include country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond, beach almond and false kamani. ☆ The ripe husks of the fruit can be eat raw but are best when young and sweet. The seeds have an almond or hazel-nut flavor. In India, they are often served sitting in water on a small plate. The oil can also be used for cooking or to make soap.☆ Additional Benefits of Catappa Leaves:Scientific studies show the effects of Catappa leaves on the survival of freshwater fish beyond improving water quality. Many studies on bettas found that tannins from Terminalia catappa boosted both red and white blood cell count in domestic betta splendens.