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Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia
Notes

Uses: Iconic Australian food tree. Nuts are grown commercially as a production crop.
Can make an excellent foliage plant.
They do need a warmer protected climate to be successful. Trees have a shallow root system so need to be kept moist during dry periods.
Grafted varieties are available which may suit your local conditions. For more advice on these contact your local nursery or fruit society.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-spreading Spreading
  • Height 12-15m
  • Spread 10-12m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Macadamia integrifolia
  • Common Name Macadamia
  • Origin Nth Qld
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Light frost, Moderate frost, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Winter, Spring
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Raceme
  • Purpose Ornamental, Food/Fruit, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)