Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia)

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

Macadamia integrifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich cream colour and delicate flavour make the macadamia nut one of the finest dessert nuts. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The fine, crunchy texture, rich cream colour and delicate flavour make the macadamia nut one of the finest dessert nuts.; The eating quality of the nut is enhanced by lightly roasting it in coconut oil and salting .Sweet and delicious, the seeds can also be added to cakes, biscuits, ice cream etc.; They can be ground into a flour and then added to cereals to enrich their protein value.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rainforests of the eastern coastal scrub. Found mainly on alluvial situations bordering rivers and creeks where the fertile volcanic soils are rich in humus. (Zone 9)