It isn't any wonder that the macadamia nut tree from Australia is regarded as the best quality nut in the world. The nuts are sweet and can be enjoyed eaten raw, roasted, fried, chocolate coated, candied, made into nut butters, biscuits, cakes and pies. The two edible species M. tetraphylla (Northern NSW) and M. integrifolia(S.E. Qld) make up most of the commercial varieties below.
An Australian selection performing well over a wide area from Bundaberg to Stuarts Point in NSW. It is hardy and suitable for growing in cool regions. Medium spreading tree.
A vigorous and precocious upright tree that produces a high yield per hectare. With a medium-large kernel (2.5-3.0gr) and a medium-high kernel recovery (38%-40%). Well suited to high density planting. An Australian Hidden Valley selection.
A vigorous dense spreading tree. An Aust. selection that proved to be one of the best all round performers over six different trial sites throughout QLD and NSW.
Native macadamia nut to northern NSW. More cold hardy than Macadamia integrifolia, prickly leaf, pink new growth. Endangered in its native habit
A dwarf Macadamia selection, growing to only about half normal size. Precocious bearer of small sized nuts. Ideal for pots or limited space.
175mm | $29.00 AU | In Production | 
Heavy cropping selection made by macadamia grower from Lismore.
175mm | $27.95 AU | In Production |
An Australian selection that shows dwarfing tendencies. High yielder, excellent nut quality. Slow growing and wind tolerant. Med - large nut and high kernal recovery.
175mm | $29.00 AU | In Production |
A very precocious tree that can produce commercial yields in three years. A medium spreading tree with an open canopy. Mid season fall. Susceptible to stress from high temperatures, performs well in NSW and cooler regions. Needs extra fertilizer to compensate for its early cropping ability. Can be susceptible to wind damage.
175mm | $29.00 AU | In Production |
Upright and open formed tree selected in Hawaii. It crops early in the season, and has been a proven performer. It has an excellent quality kernel when cooked. Susceptible to moisture stress so it will need regular watering especially when the nuts are forming.
175mm | $29.00 AU | In Production |
Seedling Macadamia, used as a rootstock but is worth growing for its vigour in marginal climates. Crops in about 5 years. The H2 is a hybrid of the native species M. tetraphylla (Northern NSW) and M. integrifolia(S.E. Qld).
140mm | $9.90 AU | In Production |
Widely planted Hawain selection, still very popular. Is a spreading tree with a moderately dense canopy. The nuts drop mid season. It grows best in a protected site as it is susceptible to wind damage.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
New Hawaiian selection that is a preferred commercial variety in new plantings. Good resistance to husk spot. Upright, moderately dense tree, very high% kernel recovery. Large uniform kernels, early to mid season nut drop.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
New Hawain selection that has proven to one of the top performers in recent trials
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
An open spreading moderately vigorous tree. Good kernel recovery and excellent quality kernel. The best all round new Hawaiian variety in recent industry trials.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
A hardy macacamia producing a high quality multi-purpose nut.
175mm | $29.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 5-9 | Medium | Partial | Evergreen | February - September |
We welcome your Tips on Macadamia Nut Tree. Share Your Tip.
No fruit fly problems. | Rolf - Bankstown, NSW 13-Dec-2005
SWEETER WHEN STORED : If the macadamia nuts are picked,dehusked and stored in the shade to dry out for 1- 6 months or more then they are much sweeter and better tasting . Mmmm Macadamia. | Rolf - Bankstown, NSW 23-Oct-2006
The Macadamia nut does not taste good if the nut is not stored for a long time i.e. up to about 1 year or even more for a sweeter taste? | Rolf - Bankstown, NSW 08-Oct-2007
How long before the true Bush Nut variety fruit after planting? | Darrin - Tallebudgera Valley, QLD 07-Nov-2008
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