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 |