Wild cashew

Anacardium excelsum

Anacardiaceae

Tree

Ornamental

Evergreen

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Anacardium excelsum, commonly known as Wild Cashew, is a large ornamental tree that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It grows to a height of 10–20 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 9–11. This evergreen tree produces white and pink flowers in early spring and prefers sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Height

10–20 m

Spread

5–10 m

Zones

9–11

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full sun.
Water: Medium watering needs.
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
USDA Zones: 9–11.
Height: Grows 10–20 meters tall.

Features

Type: Evergreen tree.
Category: Ornamental.
Blooms: White and pink flowers appear in months 3 and 4.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.
Fragrance: Not fragrant.
Toxicity: Non-toxic.

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