Cashew Nut Tree Tropical Fruits The upright leaves are quite

The upright leaves are quite distinctive

White flowers open at night and wither by morning

Heliconia schiedeana

It requires excellent drainage and does particularly well in deep sandy soil

Rarely available for sale so great for the collectors

Cashew Nut Tree Tropical Fruits The upright leaves are quiteVery 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