Terminalia catappa
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Trees
Ornamental Trees
A medium-to-large, semi-deciduous coastal tree famous for its distinctively horizontal, tiered branching habit and its large leaves that turn bright red before falling.
This tree is a classic beachside plant due to its exceptional salt tolerance. Its large, leathery leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, or purple before dropping. The fruit is an oval, slightly flattened, inedible nut that contains a kernel that tastes like almond.
