Terminalia

🌿Plant Care Guide

📝 Description

Terminalia mantaly, commonly known as the Madagascar Almond Tree or Umbrella Tree, is a tropical ornamental tree prized for its striking architectural canopy and glossy green foliage. The tree develops layered, horizontal branching, creating a natural umbrella or pagoda shape, which makes it an excellent choice for structured landscape designs, avenue planting, and urban parks. Growing up to 15–25 meters tall in ideal conditions, Terminalia mantaly is fast-growing and provides dense shade, making it suitable for public spaces, gardens, and commercial landscapes. Its deciduous nature allows seasonal light penetration, while its broad canopy offers strong visual impact and environmental benefits, such as wind protection and carbon sequestration. The tree thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, prefers full sun, and adapts to a wide range of soils, provided they are well-drained. Moderate watering is sufficient during establishment; mature trees become drought-tolerant. Terminalia mantaly is relatively low-maintenance, resistant to most pests, and provides ecological value by attracting birds and supporting urban biodiversity. Its combination of ornamental appeal, shade provision, and architectural structure makes Terminalia mantaly a popular choice for avenue planting, park landscaping, and high-end residential projects.