Beaumont macadamia growing tree of the genus Macadamia it’s an hybrid of Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla and also known as Beaumont , Beaumont macadamia perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b+
Leaves dark green with serrated spiny edges, flower color is pink and flower grow in inflorescence
Beaumont macadamia Nuts
Nut color is white-cream the nutshell is brown and very hard to crack this hybrid is smaller than the Macadamia tetraphylla
Beaumont macadamia for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Beaumont macadamia growing and care:
Frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft in Beaumont macadamia?
No, but recommend
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Very hard to crake the nutshell
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Macadamia Leaf Miner, caterpillar
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant?
3-12 m, 10-36 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water, average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Pink flowers grow in inflorescence
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible nuts
Nuts harvest season:
Summer / Autumn
Nuts pests or diseases:
Woodpecker, Hyacinth macaw
What can be done with big quantities of Beaumont macadamia nuts?
Eat raw, roasted, spreads
Work requirements on the nuts:
crack the nutshell
How long does it take to bear nuts?
5-10 years
Scientific name:
Macadamia tetraphylla x integrifolia
