Cashew tree grow and care – tree of the genus Anacardium also known as Anacardium occidentale, Cashew tree perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 12+
Leaves color green when they young are red, the leaf in obovate shape grow in roseate structure.
Flower color white or pink, the flowers small with five petals on the pink flower some cultivars have stripes of pink or white, the flower grow in clusters.
Fruit call Cashew tree apple the fruit color can be: red, green, orange or yellow, the fruit are juicy in apple or pear shape.
Cashew tree Nuts
Nut white in kidney or half-moon shape the nut is not real nut but consider and used as nut the “Nutshell” is toxic.
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: The fruit and the shell of the nut contain toxicity
Planting season: All year
Pests and diseases: ?
Pruning season: Summer
How to prune: Just for design
Size of the plant? 6-12 m, 20-40 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: No
Blooming information
Bloom season: Autumn
General information about the flower White or pink flowers, the flowers small with five petals on the pink flower some cultivars have stripes of pink or white, the flower grow in clusters.
Pollination is done by: Self or cross pollination by bees and other pollinators
Edible Nuts
Nuts harvest season: Winter / Spring
Nuts pests or diseases: Birds, bats
What can be done with big quantities of Cashew tree nuts? Eat raw, juice, from the nuts raw or roasted
Work requirements on the nuts: Collect from the tree
