Plant Database

MACADAMIA 'CATE'

MACADAMIA TETRAPHYLLA

Family:
Proteaceae
Irrigation:
Regular Water
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Origin:
AUSTRALIA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Evergreen Trees
Propagation:
Ripe seed in fall
Climate/Zone:
Sunset Zones 9, 16, 17, 19-24; H1, H2
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full Sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Nuts
Fruiting Season:
Fall to mid-winter
Care Instructions:
Nice ornamental tree. Produces clusters of hard-shelled nuts within 3-5 years of planting. Perform best in deep, rich soil with light application of fertilizer at least twice a year. Prune young plants to encourage strong structure. New growth in the