This tree is found in tropical coastal regions. It grows to a height of 20m, with branches tending to grow horizontally. Very large oval-shaped leaves turn from dark green to red then purple in colour, and can be found littering the ground. From January to April the tree produces a number of pods. When they fall from the tree these pods are green to red in colour and tapered or pointed at both ends. Inside is a single elongated ‘almond’. The casing consists of a ‘corky’ fibrous material. The nuts can be opened by striking at one of the . . .