Question 1

When will they bear fruit?

Accepted Answer

Our air-layer/grafted trees should flower around February, early spring and fruit in the fall late September.

Question 2

What is an air-layer?

Accepted Answer

Method of propagating new trees from previous producing trees. (Alike, but a different process than grafting).

Question 3

Are grafted or air-layered trees better?

Accepted Answer

We find air-layering is preferred. The process is much faster to propagate our trees and we have had great success.

Question 4

How big do our trees get?

Accepted Answer

About 15-20 Ft.

Question 5

Are they Self pollinating?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 6

Do I need to prune them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any new growth below the waist. It is recommended to shape it as a tree in order to pick the nuts the easiest.

Question 7

What kind of soil do they require?

Accepted Answer

Well-drained, sandy soil.

Question 8

How many nuts do macadamia trees produce?

Accepted Answer

Each tree, when mature, should produce about 40-50 pounds of nuts per year!

Question 9

How long until the tree is mature?

Accepted Answer

About 4-5 years.

Question 10

Which variety is best?

Accepted Answer

We have yet to find a best-producing variety. Most of our trees are hybrids which do best in Florida

Question 11

What about cold temperatures?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

When will the nuts be ready?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How do I prepare the nuts?

Accepted Answer

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 ☺).

Question 14

Soil, fertilizer, water… etc."

Accepted Answer

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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