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http://rfcarchives.org.au/Next/Fruits/AusNative/AthertonNut110-1-99.htmToday I acquired some atherton oak nuts which are related to macadamias but are a bit sweeter and have a little less oil but taste similar.They are subtropical growing above 2500ft at 18 latitude and were once touted as a rival for macadamia.This species is restricted in distribution and it has showy aromatic flowers and ripe fruit containing the nuts are brilliant blue.The coin is an Australian $2.
Mine are 2 ft tall in the old language and the stem is a pencil thick, they came through a perth winter no problems. The juvenile foliage varies greatly depending on light levels. In my experience they don't like foliar feeding when young. The adult foliage is tougher apparently.
Quote from: Mike T on November 04, 2015, 04:28:40 AMhttp://rfcarchives.org.au/Next/Fruits/AusNative/AthertonNut110-1-99.htmToday I acquired some atherton oak nuts which are related to macadamias but are a bit sweeter and have a little less oil but taste similar.They are subtropical growing above 2500ft at 18 latitude and were once touted as a rival for macadamia.This species is restricted in distribution and it has showy aromatic flowers and ripe fruit containing the nuts are brilliant blue.The coin is an Australian $2.The linked article says that the nuts are easily cracked with a "suitable device." I would say the same for macadamia, if you have the right device, but the nuts are really not easily cracked in general. Is this the same with this nut? Is the nut color similar to macadamia? Also, since it has less oil, how does it compare in time to dry/dehydrate the nut meat to its prime eating quality......assuming, of course, that again, this is similar to macadamia?The exterior is very cool looking. Would love to see some interior photos. Thanks in advance.
They hate summer here. Need shade when it gets over 35 and dry. Mine were 3 foot tall and 4 died. Will try again. Not hard to get. My local native nursery sells tune stock and go green has advanced ones. Gotta get some more of these, Eleocarpus bancroftii, and Hicksbeachia pillosa and pinnitifolia in the next few weeks. All good nuts.
Quote from: BMc on November 06, 2015, 08:37:14 AMThey hate summer here. Need shade when it gets over 35 and dry. Mine were 3 foot tall and 4 died. Will try again. Not hard to get. My local native nursery sells tune stock and go green has advanced ones. Gotta get some more of these, Eleocarpus bancroftii, and and pinnitifolia in the next few weeks. All good nuts.Bruce ,Tried any of the nuts from these natives ?
They hate summer here. Need shade when it gets over 35 and dry. Mine were 3 foot tall and 4 died. Will try again. Not hard to get. My local native nursery sells tune stock and go green has advanced ones. Gotta get some more of these, Eleocarpus bancroftii, and and pinnitifolia in the next few weeks. All good nuts.