Cashew Tree
Cashew Tree - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up Info
Order Pick Up Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
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Responsibility of Care
Return Policy
Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
Additionally, we add new plants to the nursery on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Check back often to see what’s in stock, and click the “Notify me when this item is available” button to get updates when your wish-list items are restocked!
Cashew Tree
Description
Description
Latin name - Anacardium occidentale
One of the few nut trees well suited to south Florida, the Cashew grows quickly and produces at a young age, with relatively little pest or disease issues. The Cashew tree actually produces two desirable crops: The Cashew “nut” and the Cashew “apple”– yes, it makes both a fruit and a nut on the same tree! The Cashew nut is obviously commonly eaten around the world, but the “apple” is not so well-known. It tastes sweet and tangy, like a mix of mango and pear, with an astringent aftertaste. They are very popular in the Caribbean, and often used to make juice or other beverages. The Cashew apple is a yellow or red color, and below each one hangs a greyish shell containing a single Cashew nut.
Coming from the plant family Anacardiaceae, the Cashew tree is a relative of the mango, June plum, Brazilian pepper, and… poison ivy! One thing most of these species have in common is that they contain urushiol, an oily compound which can cause skin irritation and sometimes strong allergic reactions. If you’ve ever wondered why Cashew nuts can be so expensive, it’s because producing them at a mass scale is very labor intensive, with strong precautionary measures taken to ensure that workers aren’t exposed to excessive amounts of urushiol. Growing your own Cashew tree at home isn’t dangerous or risky, but just like an Ackee tree, you must know to handle the fruit it produces with care.
Cashew trees grow quickly in full sun, and are generally pest-free. The largest one we’ve seen in south Florida is about 25 or 30 feet tall. They can start to flower and produce at just 3 years old, much faster than any other nut tree (walnuts can take 10 years– and they don’t grow in Florida) For those who want to grow their own nuts, Cashew might be your best option in South Florida!
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Size: 15-25 feet, can be pruned to keep smaller
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Cold Hardy: 30 degrees F
Harvest Season: Summer
Watering requirements: Will grow best with irrigation, can handle short dry spells.
Food Forest Layer: Canopy, Sub Canopy
