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There is a common tree in Karachi which has a red ovule fruit with almond inside. Commonly its also called badam/almond there. Can anyone point the correct name please

What a tasty fruit you have reminded! It is lal-badaam and it's scientific name is Terminalia catappa. It is probably called badaam because the hardcover has an edible seed inside as well.

Regards,

Farooq

thanks a zillion

i also ha terminallia in a big pot.. its umbrella type plant and nurseryman told me that in winter leaves will fall .. m i right ???

khalidaminryk wrote:i also ha terminallia in a big pot.. its umbrella type plant and nurseryman told me that in winter leaves will fall .. m i right ???

Yes, it does shed lots of leaves and creates lots of litter. I am not sure it will ever fruit in a pot. It is a huge tree.

M Farooq wrote:What a tasty fruit you have reminded! It is lal-badaam and it's scientific name is Terminalia catappa. It is probably called badaam because the hardcover has an edible seed inside as well.

Regards,

Farooq

Does any one know if it should successfully grow in Islamabad area?

munir wrote:

M Farooq wrote:What a tasty fruit you have reminded! It is lal-badaam and it's scientific name is Terminalia catappa. It is probably called badaam because the hardcover has an edible seed inside as well.

Regards,

Farooq

Does any one know if it should successfully grow in Islamabad area?

It will not survive Islamabad winters < 15 oC :-(. I haven't seen this tree in Islamabad. Winds also damage the tree.

M Farooq wrote:What a tasty fruit you have reminded! It is lal-badaam and it's scientific name is Terminalia catappa. It is probably called badaam because the hardcover has an edible seed inside as well.

Regards,

Farooq

I have lived in Karachi for 15 years and did not find a tasty one, my bad taste

Muhammad Arif Khan wrote:

M Farooq wrote:What a tasty fruit you have reminded! It is lal-badaam and it's scientific name is Terminalia catappa. It is probably called badaam because the hardcover has an edible seed inside as well.

Regards,

Farooq

I have lived in Karachi for 15 years and did not find a tasty one, my bad taste :? :?

It is more popular among the children and teenagers. The fruits are indeed astrigent and mildly sour. The ripe ones taste good esp with a pinch of salt sprinkled on it. Unfortunately the ripe ones are often attacked by larvae.

aoa,

forgot to mention i do have a badaam and an akhroot plant in my collection. got it a month ago. will find out if it survives lahore waether.....