One of the most beautiful trees of the plant world. Dark leaves are lush green with stunning shades of brown and a hint of purple with mildly scented flowers blooming pink-yellow followed by the very popular nut. Makes a great conversation plant and will beautify your landscape! 


USES: 
Greenhouse
Outdoor Standard
Bonsai
Potted Deck Plant
Indoor


Fun Facts: 

The fruit encasing the seed is edible and is often used in jams
Fruits can produce after 3 years from seed
From flowering to ripe fruit will take 3 months
According to folk medicine, the bark juice from the fruit can cure warts, calluses and corns
In some South American countries Cashew fruit juice is as common as American Orange juice and found in stores
The juice is rich in Vitamin C
Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment 
Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color 
The name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree, caju
The name Anacardium means "upward heart" - the shape of the fruit
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