| Common Names |
Beaumont Macadamia, Macadamia Nut Tree |
| Family |
Proteaceae |
| Origin |
Australia; cultivar bred in Hawaii |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting Nut Tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Canopy Layer |
| Mature Size |
20–30 ft (can be pruned smaller) |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Fall to Early Winter (varies by region) |
| Time to Fruit |
1–2 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes (better yields with cross-pollination) |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Grafted |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; blooms before nut set |