Growing Guide: Macadamia

Scientific Name Macadamia integrifolia 'Beaumont'
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