Macadamia, Queensland Nut, Rough-Shelled Macadamia
Macadamiatetraphylla 'Fenton'

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Macadamia (mak-uh-DAY-mee-a)
Species: tetraphylla (tet-ruh-FIL-uh)
Cultivar: Fenton

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting