Malabar Chestnut Tree Plant – Pachira glabra (French Peanut, Saba Nut, Money Tree)

Untreated & Heirloom – Edible Nuts – Fast-Growing & Ornamental

The Malabar Chestnut (Pachira glabra) is a fast-growing, versatile tree prized for its large, nut-filled pods and lush tropical foliage. Its delicious, sweet-nutty edible nuts are rich in fiber and amino acids, while the leaves, flowers, and seeds have been used in traditional medicine for generations.

Culinary Uses:
Nuts: Remove the brown skin (soak overnight first) to reveal the tender white kernels. Enjoy them:

• Raw, boiled, or roasted

• Stir-fried with oil and salt

• Crushed as a topping for salads, desserts, or savory dishes

• Ground into flour for baking (cakes, bread, etc.)
  Young leaves & blooms: Edible and prepared like spinach.

Why Grow It?

• Dual-purpose – Nutritious food + striking ornamental (great for pots or gardens)

• Fast-growing – Thrives in warm climates with minimal care

• Multi-functional – Shade provider, edible landscape feature, and traditional “Money Tree” symbol of prosperity

Planting & Growing Tips

Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade (protect from strong winds)
Watering: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged (well-draining soil is essential)
Soil: Fertile, rich soil = faster, healthier growth (raised beds work well)
Transplanting:

• Let the plant recover in its original pot for a few days after arrival

• Repot or plant in-ground once roots emerge from drainage holes

• Slowly acclimate to sunnier spots if previously grown in shade

• Water thoroughly after planting

Climate Note: Frost-sensitive but rebounds quickly in warm weather

Ordering Details

• Price includes one young potted plant (healthy, home-grown, and chemical-free)

• Shipping: Australia-wide (excludes Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS, WA)

• Local pickup available by appointment

• Dispatched Mondays to ensure delivery before the weekend.

Please note:

• Research new foods before consumption

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Happy planting – may your “Money Tree” bring abundance!

The author of the flowering tree image is John Robert McPherson. Link to source: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pachira_glabra_inflorescence_74_Sunbury_St_Geebung_P1070584.jpg#filelinks