Cashewnut Live Plants (Anacardium Occidentale)

Common Name: Cashew Nut

Botanical Name: Anacardium occidentale

General Information: The evergreen shrub or small tree cashew tree is native to Brazil and thrives in diverse biomes. Its characteristic cashew seed hangs below the light reddish to yellow cashew apple. Cashew apple pulp and juice make sweet, astringent drinks.

Taste: Like almonds or peanuts, cashews have a deep, nutty flavour, while the cashew apple is sweet and astringent, perfect for beverages.

Cultivation Information: Growing cashew trees takes 3–5 years and modest care to attain fruiting maturity. They like well-drained sandy soil and full sun but can withstand heavy, waterlogged clay soils or saline environments with limited development.

Health Benefits:

• Improves heart and immunological health.
• Improves eyesight and prevents anaemia.
• Improves skin health.
• Energy-boosting cashew kernels contain proteins, carbs, vitamins, and healthy fats.