Macadamia Species, Smoothshell Macadamia Nut Tree, Queensland Nut
Macadamiaintegrifolia

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Macadamia (mak-uh-DAY-mee-a)
Species: integrifolia (in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Macadamia ternifolia var. integrifolia

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

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

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

Hardiness
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
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By air layering

Seed Collecting