False Kamani - Terminalia catappa

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• Deciduous tree.
• Highly tolerant of seaside conditions.
• Thrives with part of its root system exposed to salt water.
• Leaves turn to brilliant golden yellow or red in late autumn or early winter.

    Source: (Rauch, 2000)

• Up to 82-130 ft. tall. 
  
• Main products are nuts and timbers.
• Spreading, fibrous root system.
• Edible nuts.
• Small, white flowers with an unpleasant smell.
• Native to Florida and Puerto Rico.
• Species introduced to Hawaii before 1800.

    Source: (Elevitch, 2006)