5 Seeds Macadamia Nut Tree M. integrifolia Tropical Evergreen Nut Tree

Macadamia integrifolia is a handsome evergreen tree native to subtropical eastern Australia, grown for its glossy dark green foliage and its hard-shelled, sweet, buttery-flavored nuts. It makes an attractive ornamental shade or container specimen in warm climates and is a rewarding long-term project for patient growers who enjoy producing their own tree nuts.
The tree produces dense whorls of leathery leaves and drooping sprays of small creamy-white flowers that give way to clusters of round green husks containing the nuts. For culinary use, the nuts are prized for their rich flavor and are enjoyed raw, roasted, or ground into butter and oil. Growth is moderate and upright when young, eventually forming a rounded canopy; plants grow well in the ground in frost-free regions or in large containers that can be moved indoors during cold spells. Provide a warm, sheltered position with well-drained soil and consistent moisture.
Species: Macadamia integrifolia
Type: Tropical evergreen nut tree
Plant_Habit: Upright tree, rounded canopy at maturity
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Slow and variable; crack shell carefully and soak before sowing
Sowing: Sow 1 inch deep in well-drained mix, keep warm and moist
Spacing: 15-20 feet between trees in ground
Notes: Long-lived tree; protect from frost and strong wind while young