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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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When will they bear fruit?Our air-layer/grafted trees should flower around February, early spring and fruit in the fall late September.
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What is an air-layer?Method of propagating new trees from previous producing trees. (Alike, but a different process than grafting).
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Are grafted or air-layered trees better?We find air-layering is preferred. The process is much faster to propagate our trees and we have had great success.
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How big do our trees get?About 15-20 Ft.
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Are they Self pollinating?Yes
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Do I need to prune them?Yes, any new growth below the waist. It is recommended to shape it as a tree in order to pick the nuts the easiest.
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What kind of soil do they require?Well-drained, sandy soil.
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How many nuts do macadamia trees produce?Each tree, when mature, should produce about 40-50 pounds of nuts per year!
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How long until the tree is mature?About 4-5 years.
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Which variety is best?We have yet to find a best-producing variety. Most of our trees are hybrids which do best in Florida
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What about cold temperatures?Macadamia trees withstand temperatures as low as 28 degrees F. If there is going to be a freeze, younger trees and even mature trees are recommended to have Christmas/hang lights or an outdoor heater nearby to avoid freeze
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When will the nuts be ready?Once some nuts hit the ground (and are still green) or begin to turn slightly brown on the branch. If you break them off; it should snap like a lime.
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How do I prepare the nuts?Husk them while they are green. Cut and peel the husk off (this should be easy). Next, set in a dry room for about 14 days. Lastly, to crack, use a C-clamp, Vice grips, or hammer to crack (or bring nuts to us for a small fee and we will husk and crack for you ☺).
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Soil, fertilizer, water… etc."These questions will be answered once you purchase a tree and receive our Macadamia Care Sheet, we will provide you with.
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