This variable sized deciduous tree has a short dark greyish trunk with tiered horizontal branching that forms a rounded crown. It has large dark green spoon-shaped leathery leaves and the tiny greenish cup-shaped flowers appear in spikes during summer.   

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Terminalia catappa is naturally found from Malaysia to Indonesia, northern Australia and Polynesia growing along coastlines and the adjoining lowlands. 

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile soil and tolerates saline winds in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant (xerophyte) but is cold and frost sensitive.

The Pacific Almond is grown for its habit and its saline tolerance. It is planted in coastal tropical gardens or parks and along beach fronts for shade. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for inland regions. It is commonly cultivated in the pacific islands as a wind break and is used for a tropical effect around a water feature. Under cultivation it is smaller only growing to a height of 12m (36ft). ID 2922

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Terminalia (turm-e-NAL-ee-ah) catappa (ka-TAP-pa)  

Combretaceae (KOM-bret-AY-see-ee)