Guide botanique

Cashew.

Anacardium occidentale

Prononciation an-uh-KAR-dee-um ok-si-den-TAY-lee

Aussi appelée Cachou Nut, Cachou Nut Tree, Cashew, Cashew Apple, Cashew Tree, Cashew-Nut Tree, Korocho Nut

The cashew is a tropical evergreen tree that produces both a delicious nut and a fleshy fruit called a cashew apple. It is native to Brazil and thrives in warm, frost free climates. You will find it is quite a unique specimen for a home garden if you have the space.

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Niveau d'entretien: Moyenne
Type de plante: Tropical evergreen tree
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 7 à 14 jours
Taille adulte: 10 to 12 meters
Croissance: Moyenne

Entretien

This tree needs plenty of sun and well draining soil to stay happy. Watch for yellowing leaves which might signal poor drainage or nutrient deficiencies. Keep an eye out for pests like aphids or scale during the growing season.

Arrosage: Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
Engrais: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to support fruit production.
Taille: Prune during the dormant season to remove dead wood and maintain a manageable shape.
Rempotage: Repot only when the tree has clearly outgrown its container, as it prefers to be somewhat root bound.
Sol: Sandy or loamy well draining soil
pH du sol: 5.0 to 6.5

Sécurité

Animaux: The shell of the cashew nut contains urushiol, which can cause skin irritation and is toxic if ingested by pets.

Comment l'identifier

Large, leathery, oval shaped leaves
Small, fragrant, pinkish flowers
Bright red or yellow cashew apple
Kidney shaped nut attached to fruit

Science

Famille: Anacardiaceae
Genre: Anacardium
Ordre: Sapindales
Classe: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

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