Macadamia Nut Tree - Macadamia integrifolia

Macadamia Nut Tree Macadamia integrifolia

A bold, evergreen specimen that delivers both structural presence and genuine yield. Macadamia integrifolia is one of the few trees that commands a landscape while producing a premium, commercially valued crop, making it as practical as it is refined.

Why Macadamia

Canopy & Form: Dense, glossy foliage and a broad, rounded crown provide substantial visual weight and year-round screening.
Productive Asset: Produces high-quality macadamia nuts, adding tangible commercial and lifestyle value to the property.
Longevity: A long-lived species that matures into an increasingly impressive specimen over decades, appreciating in both size and yield.
Evergreen Structure: Retains foliage year-round, maintaining privacy, shade, and landscape integrity across all seasons.
Climate Versatility: Well suited to subtropical and temperate coastal regions of Australia, performing reliably across a range of conditions.

Ideal Applications

Prestige Residential Estates: Planted as a feature specimen or productive orchard element within high-value private properties.
Resort & Hospitality Landscapes: Provides canopy, texture, and a distinctive point of difference in curated outdoor environments.
Agritourism & Lifestyle Properties: Establishes productive groves that combine aesthetic value with genuine commercial return.
Streetscape & Avenue Planting: Suited to broad verges and entry statements where a substantial, evergreen canopy is required.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5); does not tolerate waterlogging or heavy clay
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years until established, keeping the root zone moist but not saturated. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Plant Details

Height: 10–15m
Width: 8–12m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia
Flower Colour: Cream to white