Brazil nut

Bertholletia excelsa

Tree47.5×25 mzone 11–12full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Lecythidaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 47.5 m
Spread: 25 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 500 years
First yield: after 12 years
Hardiness: zone 11–12
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: dry – moist
pH: 4.5 – 6

evergreen

Uses

Edible8 of 10

Medicinal3 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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