Almond with syrup - Hasawi

It is an ornamental tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It has a symmetrical crown and horizontal branches. The bark is grayish brown and vertically cracked. The tree has fibrous roots spread near the soil surface. The leaves are large, oval-shaped, up to 25 cm long and 15 cm wide, leathery, dark green, shiny. It is a deciduous tree that loses its leaves twice a year. The leaves turn dark red before falling. The flowers are white to greenish. The fruits are red, edible when fully ripe, and have an almond flavor. The plant tolerates drought periods and sheds its leaves to resist dry periods. The plant is suitable as a shade tree in parks and gardens and is also a good windbreak. Regular pruning is needed to control the size of the tree. If suitable conditions are available, this tree thrives with minimal maintenance. Salinity level: high < 5000 parts per million.