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Description: Macadamia tetraphylla 'MiniMaca', Taken: 23 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Macadamia tetraphylla 'MiniMaca'

File Number

1803

ACRA Field Book Number

1432

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

29/03/2012

Family

Proteaceae

Cultivar Name

Macadamia tetraphylla 'MiniMaca'

Origin

Chance find. Open-pollination: A one-off dwarf tree was identified within a wild population of more than 25 trees. PBR Status: Granted: 06-Aug-2014

Characteristics

Macadamia tetraphylla 'MiniMaca' is an evergreen tree which grows to around 5 meters in diameter with small, glossy green leaves, and flushes of red and pink new growth several times a year. The fragrant pink inflorescences are followed by masses of smooth round thin shelled edible nuts. MIni Maca produces stunning pink flowers with a beautiful fragrance, the flowers are followed by smooth, round , thin shelled nuts with a white kernal with great flavour! The Nuts of the Mini Maca are medium in size and great eaten Raw or roasted. The Plant can be trimmed in to a stunning edible hedge or also grown in pots!

Cultivation

Grows best in warm, frost free locations in rich well drained soils and regular watering during the warmer months.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal Volume 26, Issue 4

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart Leaves:New Growth 177A, mature growth ca.137A;Flowers: Inflorescence 65B-C

Propagation

PBR Protected

Applicant Name

Ian Matthias

Uses

Ornamental tree, suitable for hedging. Edible nuts.

Availability

Specialist native nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

-

NSL ID

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