Brazil Nut Bertholletia excelsa

Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) is a nut tree grown for rich creamy nut fruit. Suited to full sun and deep, well-drained loam, it reaches about Tropical canopy tree with a Wide spread. Harvest in tropics only for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Deep, well-drained loam
  • Watering: Moderate once established
  • Harvest: Tropics only
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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