Cashew Nut Tree Tropical Fruits Perfect for smaller gardens

Perfect for smaller gardens

White flowers open at night and wither by morning

an edible starch

Alcantarea Red Ensign is a high impact plant to say the least

Cashew Nut Tree Tropical Fruits Perfect for smaller gardensVery rare in NZ. The cashew nut tree is native to Central and South America, the nut grows within an outer shell at the end of an edible fruit known as the cashew apple. The shell of the kernal contains a thick caustic oil which can cause severe burns and skin irritation on contact. Caution must be taken when shelling nuts and protective clothing is recommended. The tree is very attractive, it produces beautiful rose coloured scented flowers in