Umbrella Tree / Terminalia (Terminalia mantaly)

The Umbrella Tree (Terminalia mantaly) from Madagascar is a uniquely and immediately recognisable ornamental tree with a stunning, multi-tiered, perfectly horizontal, layered branching structure that creates a beautiful, architectural canopy resembling a series of stacked green platforms or pagoda tiers. It is one of the most structural and visually striking trees in tropical landscape design and is widely used as an avenue and street tree across East Africa. Its layered, architectural silhouette looks exceptional in both formal and naturalistic garden settings. It is fast-growing, adaptable, and requires minimal maintenance to maintain its beautiful natural form.