Tree up to 12 metres in height with large leathery leaves and prominent light yellow leaf veins. The kidney-shaped nuts are formed beneath a much-thickened, fleshy, yellow to red pedicel (fruit stem) that is very sensitive to pressure.
In Brazil the tree’s false fruit, also known as a cashew apple or caju, is eaten straight after being harvested or is pressed for juice.
Cashew tree seedlings are particularly popular in our plant sales. The Tropenhaus soil is unfortunately a little too wet for the cashew, which is why we are still a long way from having fresh cashew apples and nuts. But they will surely be worth the wait. Cashew nuts are very popular and are an essential part of any nut mix.
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Tropical garden staff member Wandee
In Brazil the tree’s false fruit, also known as a cashew apple or caju, is eaten straight after being harvested or is pressed for juice.
Cashew tree seedlings are particularly popular in our plant sales. The Tropenhaus soil is unfortunately a little too wet for the cashew, which is why we are still a long way from having fresh cashew apples and nuts. But they will surely be worth the wait. Cashew nuts are very popular and are an essential part of any nut mix.
