Macademia (Macadamia integrifolia)
Macademia, also known as Bush Nut, Nut Oak, Bauple Nut
The Macadamia tree (Macadamia integrifolia) is an evergreen native to Australia, valued for its nuts. These nuts have been a significant food for Aboriginal Australians for millennia. Introduced to Hawaii in 1837, macadamia nuts have extremely tough shells that require strong industrial husking equipment, as regular nutcrackers are ineffective.
Key Facts About Macademia
Attributes of Macademia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
9 m to 15 m
Spread
6 m to 12 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Pink Green
Scientific Classification of Macademia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Proteas, lotuses, planes, and allies
Family
Protea
Genus
bauple nut
Species
Macademia