Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Genus:

Anacardium

Species:

Anacardium occidentale

USDA Symbol:

ANOC

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

pink, yellow

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to coastal sandy areas; tolerates poor fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability rapidly and should be planted fresh. Germination is epigeal and occurs best at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI