Description

A medium sized, broadleaf evergreen tree featuring oblong, glossy leaves with wavy margins; sweet and fragrant, white flowers cascade from the branches; woody, edible round fruit are produced in the late fall; drought tolerant once established

Planting & Growing

Macadamia Nut will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This plant is typically grown in a designated edibles garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.