Cashew Live Fruit Tree, Tropical Cashew Nut Plant, Anacardium Occidentale, 2 Feet Tall, 3-Gallon Pot

Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale) – Live Tropical Plant

Grow your own tropical cashew tree with this live Cashew plant. Cashew is a fascinating tropical fruit tree known for producing both the familiar cashew nut and the distinctive cashew apple.

The cashew apple is actually a swollen stem that develops with the nut attached. It can be eaten fresh, candied, or stewed. Its flavor is sweet and astringent, with a somewhat chewy texture.

Plant Details

• Common name: Cashew

• Botanical name: Anacardium occidentale

• Plant type: Tropical fruit and nut tree

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: Approximately 2 feet

• Shipping pot: 3-gallon pot

• Growth rate: Can grow very quickly under favorable conditions

• Climate: Tropical; very cold-sensitive

Cashew Apple and Nut

• The cashew nut is the true fruit.

• The cashew apple is a swollen stem associated with the nut.

• Cashew apples can be eaten fresh, candied, or stewed.

• The apple has a sweet, astringent flavor and somewhat chewy texture.

Growing Information

Cashew trees can tolerate poor soils and drought once established, but they are very sensitive to cold temperatures. They grow best in warm conditions with suitable drainage.

Under favorable conditions, cashew trees can grow rapidly and may begin fruiting in as little as two years. Actual growth and fruiting time vary with climate, plant maturity, and care.

Shipping and Plant Care

• You will receive one live Cashew tree approximately 2 feet tall in a 3-gallon pot.

• Unpack promptly after delivery and allow the plant to acclimate.

• Protect the plant from cold temperatures.

• Provide well-drained growing conditions and appropriate watering while it establishes.

• Temporary leaf changes or shipping stress may occur during transit.

• Natural variations in plant size, shape, and foliage are normal.

• Fruiting is not guaranteed upon arrival.

Important Cashew Nut Safety Information

Cashew shells contain caustic substances that can cause skin and eye irritation. Raw cashew nuts should not be handled or processed casually. Commercial cashew processing involves specialized handling and heat treatment. Roasting fumes can also be irritating, so do not roast unprocessed cashew nuts indoors or attempt home processing without appropriate knowledge and safety equipment.