Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia Nut Tree
Qty
$ 4.83 /packet
5 large seeds
Macadamia integrifolia is an evergreen, native to southeastern Queensland, Australia where it grows in the rain forests and close to streams. The tree's main claim to fame, of course, is its golden, buttery flavored nut, which is commercially grown predominantly in Hawaii and Australia. The nuts grow in clusters along the branches of the tree and have the hardest shell of any nut.
Macadamias are ideally suited to a mild, frost-free climate with abundant rainfall distributed throughout the year. Mature trees are fairly frost hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as 24° F, but the flower clusters are usually killed at 28° F. Young trees should not be subjected to frost at all. In spring, Macadamia trees have masses of long, creamy white, perfumed flowers, which provide a dramatic contrast to the dark foliage. Macadamia wood is very hard, beautifully grained and valuable, selling for $12 or more per board foot. The trees are slow to mature and may take 8-12 yrs to bear fruit -- but it's well worth the wait!
Zone 9+
No
export to Australia