Cashew Nut 5lThe cashew nut 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 kernel 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 panicles, followed by the

it produces large clusters of medium-large sweet red grapes

juicy and sweet with a minimal amount of seeds

Semi Self Pollinating

The sweet lime is ideal for cooking and drinks

Cosmic charlie fruits early summer and requires cross pollination

The original cuttings were taken from a 200 year old tree from a homestead owned by the Shepherd family on the Mornington peninsula

and ripens to a deep purple color when mature

With a dwarf size that is perfect for pots or small spaces this tree is the perfect addition to any garden no matter its size

and the semi-thick peels are smooth

plenty of water

The species is now cultivated throughout the tropics and widely naturalised

making it ideal for home gardeners