Local Almonds

Create a lush tropical landscape with the Tropical Almond, locally known as Lawz Baladi. This attractive tree is recognized by its broad green leaves, spreading tiered branches, and naturally elegant canopy. Mature leaves may develop warm red, orange, or yellow tones before falling, adding seasonal colour to the landscape.

Well adapted to hot climates and coastal conditions, the Tropical Almond is suitable for Saudi Arabia when planted in full sun and given regular watering during establishment. As it matures, it develops into a large shade tree and should be planted where it has plenty of space.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Tropical Almond / Indian Almond
• Arabic name: اللوز البلدي / اللوز الاستوائي
• Arabic pronunciation: Lawz Baladi / Lawz Istiwai
• Scientific name: Terminalia catappa
• Family: Combretaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen to semi-deciduous ornamental shade tree
• Foliage: Large, broad green leaves with seasonal red and orange tones
• Flower colour: Small cream-white to greenish flowers
• Fruit: Oval fruits that change from green to yellow, red, or purple when mature
• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Climate: Hot, tropical, subtropical, and coastal
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Suitable for: Large gardens, farms, parks, streetscapes, courtyards, and coastal landscaping
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Plant in an open location receiving full sunlight.
• Water regularly and deeply while the roots become established.
• Allow the upper soil to dry slightly between watering.
• Increase watering during extremely hot and dry periods.
• Avoid continuously waterlogged soil.
• Prune young trees to create a balanced structure and remove weak branches.
• Apply organic compost or a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
• Leave plenty of space from walls, buildings, pipes, and paved areas for the canopy and roots to develop.

Note: This tree can become large at maturity and is not suitable for confined spaces. Fruit production depends on the plant’s age and growing conditions and is not guaranteed. The supplied plant may vary slightly in height, shape, fullness, and leaf colour. The pot shown is a nursery container and may differ from the delivered container.