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| Macadamia integrifolia Family: Proteaceae Macadamia nut Origin: Australia       Tree shape is variable, can be pruned to convenient size. Leaves are dark green with prickly edges to 8" long and 2" wide in whorls of three. Small white flowers, no petals, in racemes in Spring (6 to 7 months from flower to nut). There is a leathery outer husk that splits open revealing the very hard-shelled nut, 1/2 to 1 in diameter. Delicious fresh nut, may be roasted and salted. Tolerates all Florida soils. Plant likes lots of water, will live through some flooding, as well as some drought once established. Species: Smooth-shelled Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia Maiden and Betche), Rough-shelled Macadamia (M. tetraphylla L. Johnson). Hybrid forms exist between the two species. Varieties: Arkin Papershell, Beaumont, Dana White. Season: September to December. |  |
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5263 Macadamia integrifolia - Macadamia nut var. Arkin Papershell Macadamia nut. The Arkin variety is best known for its easy to open shell. Each nut has a small slit that can easily be cracked open. It bears well here in Florida.Delicious fresh nut, may be roasted and salted. Tolerates all Florida soils. Plant likes lots of water, will live through some flooding, as well as some drought once established. The most delicious sweet nuts! Varieties: Arkin papershell (sharp-toothed leaves), Dona white (smooth leaves) RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster Mango-Food - Smart Release Fruit Tree Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
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| 3101 Macadamia integrifolia - Macadamia nut var. Beaumont Pick up only.The Beaumont is a hybrid macadamia that was bred not only for its fruits, but its ornamental value as well. A popular backyard variety, its attractive red young growth and pink tinged blossoms produce a large nut. They can produce over a period of 6 months or more, holding well on the parent tree. It has a tendency to bear alternately. Macadamia nut is a delicious fresh nut, may be roasted and salted. Tolerates all Florida soils. Plant likes lots of water, will live through some flooding, as well as some drought once established. The most delicious sweet nuts! RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster Mango-Food - Smart Release Fruit Tree Booster SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster This item is certified for shipping to California.
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