Low-hanging pod on a Criollo cacao tree (IMAGE) University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Caption Criollo cacao trees are highly valuable but can be difficult to grow. They are rarely seen in cultivation compared to other cacao groups. Credit Photo of low-hanging pod by H. Brabazon, courtesy UTIA. Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.