Macadamia integrifolia
The macadamia is a small to large tree that bears decorative trusses of cream flowers, followed by edible, nutritious nuts. It naturally occurs in Queensland, but has spread to other parts of the world where it is grown for the nuts.
It is a hardy and easy care tree best suited to sub-tropical to warm temperate climates. It prefers moist, fertile soils, with good drainage. Macadamias can be trimmed to keep them to a suitable height. Macadamias can be susceptible to phytophthera.
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- Macadamia integrifolia -macadamia nut
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- Macadamia integrifolia -macadamia nut
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Macadamia integrifolia |
| Common Name: | Macadamia |
| Plant Type: | Large tree |
| Height: | 5 ~ 12 metres |
| Width: | 4 ~ 6 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Cream |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Edible |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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