When to plant macadamia in Maitland
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to early MayMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early OctMaitland area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Maitland. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
Australia's best-known bushfood nut, native to the subtropical east coast. It grows in Adelaide in a sheltered, frost-free spot with deep, well-drained soil and regular summer water, and starts cropping after 4 or 5 years. Grafted dwarf cultivars suit backyards and large pots.