Macadamia nut
Macadamia integrifolia

This is the tree that produces the highly sought after nut. A medium sized evergreen that makes a most unique plant to grow in pots on the deck or as a houseplant as well as an outdoor standard in subtropical and tropical climates. The rough, brown bark and shallow root structure, make them a perfect bonsai specimen. White flower spikes droop from the long green leaves, followed by the famous nut. The trees should be protected from frost.

Fun Facts:
Macadamia s a genus of four species of trees indigenous of Australia
The fruit is hard and woody and may contain 2 seeds
In 1857 John Macadam was honored with the use of his name for the description of this genus by the German–Australian botanist Ferdinand von Mueller
The round nut can be eaten raw but is frequently roasted in oil and salted
William Purvis introduced the first macadamias into Hawaii in 1881
Although usually thought of as being native to Hawaii, the macadamia tree is native to Australia
The nut was first noticed in 1828 by the European botanist Allan Cunningham followed by commercial trade round the 1860's
The trees were introduced to Hawaii as a windbreak in 1881 but commercial production did not begin until 1925
Flower color ranges from white to cream in and cream to beige
Frost danger is at 27 degrees F