Description: Our pack of 5 macadamia nut seeds will let you experience the joy of growing your own macadamia trees. These seeds will develop into large, spreading broadleaf evergreen trees that typically reach heights of 30 to 50 feet and spread 20 to 40 feet wide. Native to the rainforests of southeastern Queensland, Australia, macadamia trees thrive in USDA Zones 9 to 11. They prefer rich, well-drained soils in full sun and consistent rainfall of at least 50 inches per year. Once established, they are drought-tolerant but should be planted in locations protected from strong winds and are intolerant of frost. Macadamia trees are noted for their glossy oblong-lanceolate to oblong-ovate leaves and sweetly fragrant white to pinkish-white flowers that bloom in narrow drooping axillary racemes during winter and spring. The trees produce creamy white nuts encased in hard, smooth, shiny shells, which are followed by showy, edible fruits. The nuts, which have been a food source for aborigines long before Europeans arrived in Australia, are commercially produced in Hawaii from the smooth-shell type, Macadamia integrifolia, and in California from the rough-shell type, Macadamia tetraphylla. The genus name honors John Macadam, a chemist and medical man from Melbourne, Australia, and the specific epithet refers to the tree's entire or uncut leaves. Macadamia trees are commercially grown for nut production but are also ornamentally grown as shade trees with attractive spring flowers. They have no serious insect or disease problems and require low maintenance, making them an excellent choice for your garden or landscape.
Price: 8 USD
Location: Mesa, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-23T20:29:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Tree Seeds
Genus: Acacia
Tree Type: Acacia
Brand: O'Neill Seeds
