Cacao Tree, Yellow (Theobroma cacao)Yellow Cacao Trees are a 20 30 foot high, evergreen, understory tree in the countries of central and northern South America. Thousands of small pink or white flowers bloom directly on the trunk or older branches of the tree from January to June, but only 3% to 10% of them develop into fruits. Prominently veined, lance shaped leaves, up to 24 inches long hang from the branches. The thick skinned, yellow pods, or fruits, are up to 12 inches long, and