Marking Nut Tree. Oriental Cashew (Semecarpus anacardium)

Family: Anacardiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Semecarpus anacardium is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Care needs to be exercised when using this food since, like the related cashew nut, an oil from the shell has a strong irritant effect upon the skin. Seed. Roasted. Almond-like. Young fruits are pickled. — Care needs to be exercised when using this food since, like the related cashew nut, an oil from the shell has a strong irritant effect upon the skin.; Young fruits are pickled.; The roasted fruit rinds are eaten by local people.; The pulp of the pedicels is roasted and eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

On hill slopes, usually at elevations between 500 - 1,000 metres. (Zone 10)