Macadamia nut tree

[nanewnanew]

Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a Macadamia nut tree in Northern San Diego County?
Thanks

[FruitKid374]

If you looking for a more mature tree that is producing there is a place up in vista called California tropical fruit tree. Despite being in a relatively residential area, they have a really big plot with loads of trees. They have really good selection, service and usually if you ask, they will let you try the fruit. Hope this helps!

[nanewnanew]

Perfect, thank you!

[Mike T]

Dwarf macadamias have been around a while and I am still waiting for the seedless macadamia.

[Johnny Eat Fruit]

Atkins Nursery in Fallbrook.

I would recommend the Grafted Alba mac tree. The Alba is more productive than my Beaumont has produces larger nuts.

Johnny

[Johnny Eat Fruit]

Here are a few photos for comparison.

The first photo is of my 10-year-old Beaumont Macadamia Tree. The second photo is of my six year old Alba Macadamia Tree.

The Alba is almost as tall and wide as my Beaumont but the Alba is a much younger tree. The alba also has higher production of nuts compared to the Beaumont with larger nut size.

The Beaumont has the advantage of being a more attractive tree overall but like all things, there is a tradeoff.  Since I have both I would recommend an Alba Tree for production, faster growth, and larger nut size.

Johnny


Beaumonnt Macadamia Tree 11-22-2020


Alba Macadamia Tree 11-22-2020

[nanewnanew]

Thanks for the rec and sorry for the late reply. I'll check out the Alba.
I'm also wondering about two other things.
Does anyone know where I can pick up a Vista variety in San Diego?
Second, is it possible to keep these trees pruned to 15 feet and still have good production?

[nanewnanew]

Forgot to ask, these trees do okay in 6 hours of sun? I've got a spot with shade after 3 pm.

[Johnny Eat Fruit]

Not a good idea to prune or shade Macadamia nut trees. The trees need full sun and ample room to grow full size or growth and quality will be compromised.  If you prune too much you will greatly reduce nut production. 

Johnny

[mysteryknight]

I will have Beaumont macadamia air layers ready by the end of the year. Each one should be 3+ feet long. Email me if interested in getting on my list: james.b.lively@gmail.com

[FigoVelo]

Has anyone fruited macadamias north of San Francisco Bay? I am prepping some planting sites and am debating how many to lend to my macadamia seedlings, gifted to me by a generous member here. My concern is frost and other dynamics of cold winters and higher latitude. Each winter, we dip to 28 or 29 a few mornings. Occasionally, the site where I will plant these hits 27. I imagine mature trees will sail through such lows, but will they fruit AND hold fruit to ripeness? Experience from someone north of the Bay or somewhere else where it legitimately freezes every winter would be helpful.

Thanks,
Alastair