Celebes nut (Macadamia hildebrandii)

Family: Proteaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Macadamia hildebrandii is an evergreen Tree growing to 14 m (46ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Macadamias are eaten fresh, roasted, and in baked goods. They are 7-8% protein. — Macadamias are eaten fresh, roasted, and in baked goods.; They are 7-8% protein.; Carbon Farming Solutions - Staple Crop: oil (The term staple crop typically refers to a food that is eaten routinely and accounts for a dominant part of people's diets in a particular region of the world) .

Habitat & North American Range

In or near rainforests. (Zone 10)