Martyville Fruit Trees (Popular)
Martyville Fruit Trees and the most popular plants Australians buy for mail order. With fruit trees you should consider climate suitability.
Cashew Nut Tree
$59.00 ($19.75-$59.00 choose a size)
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 panicles, followed by the enticing red fruits. It can grow to 15 metres and favours dry tropical conditions especially in coastal regions. It is a fast growing and strong tree that will tolerate dry conditions once it is established. It is best grown in well drained sandy or sandy loam soils. They will not tolerate poorly drained soils and can be prone to damaged from strong winds.Cashew apples and nuts are highly nutritious, they contain high amounts of vitamin C and are excellent sources of calcium, iron and vitamin B1.
Mandarin - Green pigeon
$19.75 ($19.75-$29.00 choose a size)
An excellently flavoured old seedling variety from the hills near Kyogle. Loose skin, large fruit and easy to peel, the flavour is similar to an Emperor, the classic mandarin flavour. Seedling grown and produce quite a few thorns but these can be pruned as the tree grows as they don't grow back.
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