# Macadamia Tree (*Dothiorella Sacc.*)

The Macadamia Tree is a lovely tree that produces rich, buttery macadamia nuts. These nuts are a favorite in cookies and desserts!

- **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree)
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Snaps:** 1
- **Habitat:** Tropical and subtropical areas
- **Also known as:** Macadamia Nut Tree

![Macadamia Tree](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424543/objects/4834.jpg)

## Appearance

The Macadamia Tree is a medium-sized evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves often arranged in whorls. Its creamy white or pinkish flowers hang in long, slender clusters, giving way to round, hard-shelled nuts encased in a green husk.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Ascomycota
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Proteales
- **Family:** Proteaceae
- **Genus:** Macadamia

## Interesting facts

- Indigenous Australians were the first to enjoy these nuts, calling them 'Kindal Kindal'!
- It takes 7-10 years for a young tree to produce its first harvestable nuts!
- Macadamia nuts have the hardest shells of any nut, requiring special cracking machines!
- They contain palatability toxins to dogs, so never share macadamias with your canine friends!

## Special abilities

- **Hard Shell Protection:** Macadamia Tree has an incredibly hard shell protecting its precious seed, making it difficult for many animals to eat.
- **Deep Root Anchor:** Macadamia Tree develops deep roots that help it withstand droughts and anchor it firmly against strong winds.
- **Whorled Leaf Design:** Macadamia Tree's leaves grow in whorls, allowing efficient light capture in its native subtropical rainforest habitat.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 6-18 m
- **Spread:** 5-10 m
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Size:** 30-60 cm
- **Lifespan:** 100-150 years
- **Fruit Type:** Nut
- **Growth Rate:** Medium
- **Leaf Type:** Evergreen

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** European honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
- **Eats:** [black rat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-rat) (*Rattus rattus*) — Tries to gnaw through hard nut shells.
- **Eats:** grey-headed flying fox (*Pteropus poliocephalus*) — Feeds on flowers, contributing to pollination.
- **Shelter:** eastern yellow robin (*Eopsaltria australis*) — Nests and finds protection within its foliage.

## Traits

- [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
- [Nut Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nut-bearing): Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
- [Fruit Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-tree): A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
- [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
- [Rapid Growing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rapid-growing): Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.

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## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Macadamia Tree?

Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Macadamia Tree?

6-18 m

### How wide does Macadamia Tree spread?

5-10 m

### Is Macadamia Tree edible?

Yes

### How big is Macadamia Tree?

30-60 cm

### How long does Macadamia Tree live?

100-150 years

### Where is Macadamia Tree usually found?

Tropical and subtropical areas

### What kind of fruit does Macadamia Tree produce?

Nut

## Where to spot

- [Puna-Ka'u Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/puna-kau-historic-district) — Hawaii, US · Historic District

## More Trees

- [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*)
- [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*)
- [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*)
- [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*)

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Source: [Macadamia Tree: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/macadamia-tree)