Macadamia Nut Tree | Rich Buttery Tropical Nut

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Macadamia Tree

Australian nut, Queensland Nut

“King of Nuts“ with Buttery Flavor • Self-Fertile Evergreen • Ornamental Foliage & Flowers

$199.00

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Description

The Macadamia tree is a beautiful evergreen prized for producing the world's richest and most decadent nut. With its creamy, buttery flavor and smooth texture, it is a gourmet treat. This self-fertile, ornamental tree is well-suited to warm, frost-free climates and brings a touch of the tropics to the landscape.

Produces extremely hard, round, brown shells containing a creamy white, rich kernel.
Nutmeat is renowned for its rich, buttery flavor, crisp yet creamy texture, and high oil content.
A self-fertile, evergreen small tree or large shrub with attractive, wavy-edged, dark green foliage.
Produces fragrant, pinkish-white flower clusters that add to its ornamental appeal.
Often called the "king of nuts" for its superior flavor and nutritional profile.
Begins bearing approximately 4 years after planting.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Exceptionally rich, buttery, and slightly sweet with a unique, luxurious taste.
Texture: Crisp on the outside, meltingly creamy on the inside.
Best Uses: The ultimate gourmet snack, roasted and salted. Also exceptional in cookies, candies (especially chocolate-covered), and as a topping for desserts and salads.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 20-30 ft.
Mature spread: 15-20 ft.
Light: Full sun

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Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped to oblong, leathery leaves with smooth but often wavy margins and a deep green, glossy color.Flowers: Small, fragrant, creamy-white to pinkish flowers that grow on long, dangling clusters (racemes).Fruit: Encased in an extremely hard, brown shell. The kernel is creamy white, with a rich, buttery flavor and crisp, tender texture. It is highly prized as a gourmet nut.Habit: A handsome, dense, evergreen tree with a rounded canopy.
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Produces the world's most valuable gourmet nut.Self-pollinating (planting multiple trees increases yield).Attractive evergreen ornamental tree.Nuts are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and nutrients
Landscape Uses:Subtropical fruit and nut orchard.Ornamental evergreen shade tree.Large container plant when young (in cooler climates)

Faqs

Q: How do you crack the hard shell?A: Macadamia shells are notoriously hard and require a special nutcracker, a vise, or a solid hammer and a hard surface. Soaking nuts in water for 24 hours before cracking can sometimes make it slightly easier.
Q: Can it grow in my area?A: It requires a warm, subtropical to tropical climate and is sensitive to frost (USDA Zones 9b-11). It thrives in coastal California and other frost-free regions.
Q: Does it really only need one tree?A: Yes, it is self-fertile and will produce nuts with just one tree, though planting a second tree can increase the overall yield.

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