Macadamia integrifolia

Bring home the ultimate backyard luxury! Macadamia integrifolia (Smooth-shell Macadamia) is a stunning subtropical evergreen featuring glossy foliage, highly fragrant sprays of pinkish-white flowers, and high yields of rich, creamy macadamia nuts. Perfect for home orchards, large containers, or landscape showpieces. Key Features & Highlights 🥜 Homegrown Gourmet Nuts: Produces smooth-shelled nuts with rich, buttery kernels packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. 🌸 Fragrant Floral Display: Features pendulous, honey-scented flower racemes that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. 🍃 Year-Round Ornamental Appeal: Lush, deep-green, glossy leaves maintain a polished foliage look through all four seasons. 🌳 Subtropical Hardiness: Thrives outdoors in warmer climates and can be container-grown in cooler regions with winter frost protection. Care & Growing Guide Requirement Specification ☀️ Sunlight Full Sun: Requires 6–8 hours of direct light daily for maximum nut production. 💧 Watering Moderate: Water thoroughly when the top 2 inches of soil dry out. Drought-tolerant once established. 🪴 Soil Type Well-Draining: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-draining sandy loam or soil rich in organic matter. 🌡️ Temperature Subtropical: Thrives between 65°F to 85°F (18°C–29°C). Protect from frost below 28°F (-2°C). ✂️ Pruning Minimal: Prune young trees to establish a strong central trunk; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter. 🧪 Fertilizer Low-Phosphorus: Use a balanced or low-P native fertilizer during spring and summer to avoid root burn.